This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Caravan. The vehicle was repaired according to a recall, but the failure has resurfaced. Fuel is leaking from the fuel rail into the engine compartment, which is a fire hazard. The dealer stated that the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. NHTSA campaign id number 00V268000 the failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 03/23/09. The consumer stated the dealer fixed the recall for recall. Updated 03/23/09.
1996 Dodge Grand Caravan caught on fire. The problem was caused by a defective leaking fuel rail. Recall #00V268000. The consumer was not told of any recall.
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a heavy fuel smell entering the passenger cabin. Dealer/mechanic determined that fuel was leaking from the O-rings on the fuel injection system.
The consumer is concern she receive a recall for the fuel rail O ring. Recall numer #895 the dealership has no parts "available" since February 2002 the dealership name anderson Dodge 5711 East state stree road rockford il 61107. 815 229 2000. Nlm
- Byron, IL, USA
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Consumer noticed a fuel leak on the fuel rail of the vehicle. The fuel coil crossover tube needed replacing. Oblivious to the recall, consumer had the mechanic make repairs to prevent a very dangerous compartment fire. Once in receipt of the recall notice, it states that if the repairs were already made prior to the recall being sent, a reimbursement would be granted. Consumer wishes to be reimbursed monies paid on repairs, recall number 00V268.
When parking vehicle consumer can smell gas on driver's side. Took vehicle to mechanic, checked fuel injector no leak. On August 19th parked on a hill, and consumer noticed fuel in driveway.
Recall 00 V 268 000/fuel leakage: Dealer : carl gregory Dodge; johnson city, tn; phone# 423/283-8600 was unable to honor recall because parts were unavailable. Feel free to provide any further information.
Receivedp recall notice 00V26800/ manufacturer's recall 895, and called dealer for an appointment. Dealer did not have parts, and couldn't get parts in.
There is recall, oov268000, on fuel rail leakage. Dealer stated that parts would not be available for 6 months. Consumer states that recall repairs have been completed.
Consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and vehicle started losing power, also there was gray smoke coming from underneath of vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem. Consumer states the manufacturer issued a recall #895 for fuel rail O-ring leak, but was not implemented. This causes the engine compartment to cathch on fire.
Fuel smell and leakage of fuel was coming from fuel injection through the manifold. Had taken vehicle to dealer, and they could not state what had caused the leakage.
Vehicle was experiencing same problem as mentioned in recall 00V268000 for a fuel leakage. Dealer has been contacted for this problem, and informed consumer that this vehicle was included in recall due to VIN.
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- Bothell, WA, USA