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1997 Dodge CARAVAN Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	128364
Internal NHTSA #	700573
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	CARAVAN
Model Year	1997
File date	12/02/98
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have a 1997 dodge caravan that i purchased new in june of 1997. I have had my van to the dealership (roberts dodge) in meriden approx. 6 times for a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. So far they have added extra padding to quiet the noise, replaced the gas tank, and replaced the rear shocks. To me this sounds like they admit to have known about a problem. I brought a mechanic for a ride on 11/12/98 to show him the noise is still there, he admitted to hereing the noise and they contacted chrysler. The service man (bob) called me back after he heard from chrysler and told me that they have done all they can do for me but i still have the problem. I also found this bulletin: service bulletin number: 14-09-96 bulletin sequence number: 158 date of bulletin: 9609 nhtsa item number: sb049112 make: dodge truck model: caravan year: 1997 component: structure:frame:members and body summary: 'thud/thump' sound when accelerating from a stop &/or when stopping quickly.
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Number of Occurences	5
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MERIDEN, CT
VIN pattern	2B4FP253XVRXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	01/06/97
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
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Drive train type	FWD
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Vehicle speed	0
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1997 Dodge CARAVAN Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1997 Dodge CARAVAN Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

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