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Fuel tank is normally attached by two bolts, however since a bolt was missing one of the straps was loose and was dragging on the pavement, the bolt holding the second strap was loose and halfway out of the bolt opening.
Fuel tank was leaking while parked and vehicle idling. When driving fuel would gush out of tank. At dealership, mechanic had replaced fuel filter, and problem still exists. Had the fuel tank replaced.
Was told that plastic fuel tank warped and allows gasoline to leak from the connector between fuel tank and line leading to engine. This created a very dangerous situation by puddling gasoline under the van. Was told by the dealer that this defect was not uncommon. Dealer indicated that the entire gas tank must be replaced.
Defective fuel sending unit malfunctioned, causing incorrect reading in the fuel gauge which indicated the tank was full, but actually did not have any fuel. This could cause vehicle to stall. Vehicle has had a serious rear end collision. There was a recall for 1997 Cherokee, but not for the Town and country which hs the same problem.
The defective fuel tank assembly, causing gas leakage and fumes due to a defective O- ring. Dealer replaced fuel tank twice. Dealer stated the gasoline destroed the O ring which caused this problem.
- Saragota, FL, USA
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- Duxbury, MA, USA