Issue ID | 875714 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10420246 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 02/08/11 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Fuel leak in engine compartment from degrading o-rings on fuel injection rail. Fuel dripping onto engine from fuel rail clamp o-rings replaced previously on nhtsa recall campaign id number 00v268000 in 2002. Contacted daimler chrysler at 800-853-1403 requesting dangerous repeat problem with fuel o-rings be repaired by dealer at no-charge. Manufacturer declined free repair request stating my 1997 vehicle has too many miles. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 212021 |
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Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
City and State | HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CA |
VIN pattern | 1B4GP54L6VBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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