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Camshaft on 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan failed (broke into two pieces) while driving down the Ohio turnpike with family (two young children) in the van - failure of all power assist and foward motion (other than coasting) was immediate. The vehicle was in the middle lane at the time and if the road had been busier the potential exisited for a major accident and possible injury/death. The vehicle had approximately 98,100 miles on it at the time (3.3L engine). This failure may be related to Chrysler tsb 09-008-01 which discusses camshaft failure with camshaft bearing wear. I would like to see daimler/Chrysler "step up to the plate" on the potentially dangerous situation and correct the problem prior to the failure occuring. I will be contacting D/C to pursue reimbursement for the new engine as an event like this should not occur.
Consumer states that at various speeds the vehicle stalls out. The dealer has inspected the vehicle several times and could not duplicate the problem. Battery, battery cable, alarm system, starter and cranksensor have been replaced. However problem still exists. Dealer states computer possibly causing stalling.
Consumer took children to school and could smell gas, consumer had received a recall regarding the fuel pump, however after speaking with the dealer he did not believe this problem had to do with the recall, after package, vehicle went into house, neighbor called her and stated her vehicle was on fire and was totaled, claim 20-5211-880.
- Baltimore, MD, USA
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Consumer was dropping off niece and noticed smoke coming from under the hood, consumer lifted up the hood and thought it was okay, after driving past 4-5 houses, consumer saw orange and stopped, vehicle was on fire, consumer had heard that there was a recall on the fuel line, claim 49-3238-941.
Consumers daughter informed her that vehicle was smoking, consumer walked out to see vehicle smoking and in flames, prior to the fire the consumer had complained that vehicle idled fast and dealer could not find cause, claim 52-2509-400.
While driving, consumer saw smoke coming from under the hood, consumer looked under the hood and thought it was okay to drive, about 4 or 5 houses down, vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment, claim 49-3238-941.
Consumer noticed vehicle smoking, vehicle started to have flames come out, consumer had complained about vehicle idling fast and dealer could not find cause, claim 52-2509-400.
Consumer took children to school and could smell gas, consumer had received a recall regarding the fuel pump, however after speaking with the dealer he did not believe this problem had to do with the recall, after package, vehicle went into house, neighbor called her and stated her vehicle was on fire and was totaled, claim 20-5211-880.
Consumer was dropping off niece and noticed smoke coming from under the hood, consumer lifted up the hood and thought it was okay, after driving past 4-5 houses, consumer saw orange and stopped, vehicle was on fire, consumer had heard that there was a recall on the fuel line, claim 49-3238-941.
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- Marquette, MI, USA