Issue ID | 772005 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10313196 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 19/03/09 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 1997 dodge caravan gas on the inside of the car*cw the consumer stated after he filled the gas tank, it quickly ran out. As the consumer was going back to the gas station, the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. The consumer was able to get out of the vehicle safely. The fire department came to put the fire out. The consumer was then informed the fuel rail had burst and came loose which caused fuel to leak, which caused the fire. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | ELM CITY, NC |
VIN pattern | 2B4FP253XVRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 13/10/08 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | WILLIAMS AUTO REPAIR & SALES |
Dealer's telephone number | 252-266-6242 |
Dealer's city | ROCKY MOUNT |
Dealer's state code | NC |
Dealer's ZIP code | 27801 |