Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V216000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1995 to 07/31/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 635469 | 01/09/2000 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/09/1999 | 08/17/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: minivans. fuel can leak from the fuel tank at the interface of the fuel pump module attachment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a fuel leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel pump module attaching nut with a nut that includes tighter design tolerances. the sealing o-ring will also be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began january 9, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V236000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1995 to 08/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 80000 | 01/02/1996 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/08/1995 | 01/02/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel tank rollover valve can allow fuel to pass into the vapor canister resulting in the potential for fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage increases the potential for a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler tube with a filler tube that has an additional rollover valve. the associated rollover valve vapor hoses will be rerouted. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; vehicle crash; cut off system.vehicle description: passenger mini-vans.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V268000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 02/15/1995 to 09/05/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 1163000 | 01/25/2002 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/13/2000 | 09/14/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. owner notification began on january 25, 2002. due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. however, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V002000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1995 to 12/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 265000 | 02/16/1996 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/16/1996 | 01/22/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A static electric charge can build up on the ungrounded metal section of the fuel filler tube. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause a spark to occur when fueling the vehicle and possibly ignite the fuel vapors. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a ground strap for the fuel filler tube. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; pipe; filler; neck.vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||
| PE99010 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/03/1999 | 06/11/1999 | POST-COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY | ||
| The filler tube hose may separate from the fuel tank certain crash modes. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/22/2010 | 160000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owned a 1996 plymouth grand voyager. while driving in reverse approximately 1 mph he could smell an odor of gasoline and the vehicle engulfed into flames. the fire began under the hood of the vehicle. the fire department appeared on the scene to extinguish the flames. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an insurance lot. the vehicle did not have the failure diagnosed and was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 160,000. sm. | |||
| 07/09/2009 | 148000 | 1 | |
| 1996 plymouth grand voyager had an engine fire due to a leaking fuel rail - investigation revealed the rail was under an open recall that was never fixed and i never received notice of it. *tr | |||
| 09/26/2007 | 142000 | 1 | 06/01/2007 |
| Smell of gas after driving for about 20 min. lead to a pop sound from under vehicle. smoke filled the inside of the van and after i brought it to a stop on a median the vehicle was engulfed in flames before i managed to exit. after exiting the vehicle and having the fire put out soon on with use of a fire extinguisher i noticed the evap canister had dropped all of its charcoal. possible that gas was being directed into this canister and when it popped the fumes and gas ignited from the exhaust system. *jb | |||
| 141000 | 1 | ||
| The van experienced brake failure while driving at 45 mph. the brake pedal went to the floor when it was applied. when this occurred, the vehicle failed to stop immediately, which resulted in extended stopping distance. the brake failure was caused by the rear brake cylinder bursting and leaking fluid. also there was a gas smell within the cabin of the vehicle when the heat was on. the dealership indicated it was due to a fuel leak within the engine compartment. *jb | |||
| 09/25/2002 | 4 | 09/01/2002 | |
| Bought mini van in 09-14-02, clockspring was broke paid to have fixed 10-12-02, found two recalls on vehicle that were never taken care of til i purchased same they recalled vans with less then 70,000 to fix clockspring but i paid myself and feel that it should be included in recall because it was like that already people buying used should have rights when it comes to recalls i'm single and my van cost me $7,500 right paying off nobody never contacted chrysler to let them know they no longer had van so it went from hand to hand til i bought it then i checked recalls and found two with gas line have three kidsteenagers that's why need van but don't need problems rear sliding door on passenger side will not open door once locks have been engaged to open are there recalls on this too and is it possible for company to give me history on this van for my knowledge of past owners. thank you gloria dt | |||
| 03/28/1997 | |||
| December 96, consumer bought vehicle at hank martins warsaw mo. (816-438-5132) where it has been repaired 7-8 times, changing gas tanks and rollover valves each time. whenever vehicle is driven for approx. 2-3 miles fumes begin to flow. when it is cooler weather fumes are worse; flow inside through vents, as well as through the window. fumes are heavy when parking vehicle, filling the garage with gas smell. sometimes fumes enter into consumer's home . ea-97002, is the opening investigation number. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 10/20/2001 | 06/01/1995 | ||
| Very strong gas odor in vehicle. mechanic said that fire was very possible since fuel was leaking onto engine. *ak | |||
| 06/20/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 25 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Recall 845, performed on 2/23/00 partially improved things temporarily, but did not fix the problem completely. problem has increasingly been getting worse since june '00. no safety defect mentioned within summary. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1996 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/29/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Fuel tank shows empty but will hold only 12 gallons of fuel. now the guage is going haywire and alarming all the time now . gasoline vapors . | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer smelled a strong odor of gasoline. upon looking underneath vehicle consumer was able to see gasoline leaking from the fuel tank. had fuel tank replaced prior to recall 845, chrysler declined consumers request for a refund. *jg | |||
| 01/16/2002 | 0 | ||
| Consumer had found a fuel leakage. took vehicle to dealer, and they found out that fuel pump had to be replaced. please provide more infomation.*ak | |||
| 11/03/2000 | 1 | ||
| Fuel lines were spilling gas all over engine due to a faulty fuel rail. dealer has vehicle currently.*ak *slc | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 1 | 12/09/1995 | |
| Prior to recall fuel pump module seal failed (99v-216), replaced fuel tank assembly prior to notification, request reimbursement. yh | |||
| Nhtsa recall no. 99v216000 and mrf recall no. 845. called to make appt. and when they go to the dealer the info is not in the computer. this has happen twice. | |||
| 2 | |||
| Nhtsa recall 99v216000 and manufacturer's recall 845 concerning fuel pump failure. called to make an appointment. when they went to the dealer, he stated that information was not in the computer. this has happened twice. *ak *ml | |||
| 1 | |||
| No parts available for safety recall of the fuel pump module. nlm | |||
| 01/28/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Driving at 65 mph in left lane of highway, lost ability to accelerate and the vehicle just decelerated. i was just able to pull to the side of the road. dealer replaced the fuel pump (with refurbished part because new parts were on back order). i know of one other voyager owner with the same problem at 60,000 miles. latest recall on fuel pump (nhtsa camp #99v216000 - fuel pump) makes me wonder if there is a leak of fuel, dirt,contamination, or air could also enter the pump causing premature failure of it. *ak | |||
| 09/30/1999 | 2 | 07/01/1996 | |
| The fuel pump failure (twice) is not only incovenient and expensive the 2nd time(not under warranty), but it also can be dangerous if it occurs at the wrong time, like during passing. the windshield wipers randomly turn-on is more annoying than dangerous. i do know a few more owners in central wisconsin that have the same problem. my sliding door electronic lock problem is a theft issue--the doors can't be locked when the locks malfunction-- and both sliding doors malfunctioned during the last year- again not under warranty. | |||
| 6 | 01/01/1996 | ||
| Engine stalled numerous times without warning after slowing from high speed. in each incident, stalling occurred while slowing after driving at highway speeds for extended periods (1 hr or more) during hot weather (80deg of higher). one incident involved stalling on i-95 during rush hour. traffic slowdown caused speed decrease from approx 60mph to approx 40mph when engine stalled suddenly and without warning. van was immediately put into neutral in attempt to restart while coasting.engine started right up but then stalled again immediately. had to coast across two lanes of heavy traffic to get van off road. waited several minutes to restart. engine restarted ok. kept foot on gas to prevent restalling. after 2-3 minutes, engine ran fine again. latest incident involved engine stalled just after entering turn at approx 15-20mph. van had been driven at high speeds (50-70 mph) for approx 2hrs prior to incident. engine stalled suddenly and without warning, resulting in loss of steering.lack of steering nearly caused accident.allowed van to coast off road. restarted and kept foot on gas pedal to prevent restalling. after several minutes, engine ran ok. other incidents involved engine stalling while driving into parking lots after driving at highway speeds continuously for several hours. three dealers have attempted to fix problem by replacing computer,fuel pump,battery, and fuel tank.also tried using premium unleaded gas,yet stalling still persists.incidents occurred approx 3-4 times/year.usually no fault codes indicated by computer when checked by dealer. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 06/28/2004 | 1 | 07/15/1996 | |
| My 1996 plymouth grand voyager mini-van 3.3 liter v6 2 wheel drive broke down. apparently in the transport, loading, or unloading of the vehicle on my trailer, one of the muffler mounts became disconnected and the other muffler mount the bolt into the frame was pulled out. this caused the muffler and exhause to shift. i did not notice this prior to operation of the vehicle after performing the initial repairs that caused the breakdown (water pump / serpentine belt failures). the shift of the muffler caused my fuel line and gas tank to melt and devoloped leaks. the level in the gas tank was low enough that no gas was leaking; however, the fuel line was spraying gasoline on the underside of the vehicle and on the hot muffler. i consider myself fortunate that i did not have a fire in the event. i have yet to repair either of these leaks, and i intent to take photos prior to repairs. i did have to move the muffler to find the leaks, and that is the only work i have done at this time and i will not be driving the vehicle until the leaks are repaired. this could be applicable to other grand voyagers that pass over a large objects that could strike the muffler (i.e rocks, curbs, etc.) *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/21/1995 | ||
| Fuel rail is leaking gas onto engine. dealer has been contacted. there is a recall for problem, but this vehicle is not covered due to vin. *ak consumer's vehicle experienced the exact same problem as recall 00v268, however this vehicle was not covered under recall. *slc | |||
| 07/02/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Fuel filter line failed causing fuel to leak from the line. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 60000 | 10 | 04/14/1996 |
| Over a year and 1/2, had multiple (at least 10) incidents of vehicle stalling while slowing down, at turns or traffic lights. resulted in loss of power steering, brakes, and temporary loss of control onto next lane; luckily, no accidents. multiple trips to plymouth dealership, all inspections and costly empirical repairs are fruitless, until ais (automatic idle speed) motor replaced (throttle body cleaned, also). the mechanic stated he had seen this problem in his own plymouth! this failure has not recurred in the 3 years since making the ais motor the likely cause of the problem. this is simply a follow-up, hopefully of some use to drivers and mechanics. *la | |||
| 06/08/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Nhtsa recall 00 v 268 000/manufacturers recall 895 concerning fuel leakage: fuel is leaking from the fuel rail onto the engine. dealer contacted and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under that recall due to vin. *ak *slc | |||
| 06/03/2002 | 5 | ||
| Nhtsa recall 00v268000/ manufacturer's recall recall 895; gas is leaking underneath vehicle in same location for fifth time. vehicle was recalled and serviced once. vehicle has never been diagnosed to correct the ongoing problem. dealer and manufacturer contacted. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 05/05/2002 | 04/01/2002 | ||
| Noticed fuel leaking from fuel tank. after researching internet, etc. found that there was a recall on the fuel rail. took to dealer for recall work on fuel rail. recall work had already been done on o-ring, etc. at dealer, mentioned leaking gas to dealer. informed that valve is leaking and a new tank would be required. after further research found that this problem exists for many, many others! leak only occurs when tank is at least 3/4 full and van is parked with the front on a downhill angle! chrysler must know of the problem? *ak | |||
| Received recall notice #00v268000. contacted dealership. was informed no parts were available to repair fuel leakage recall. service mechanic indicated it was on national back order.*ak | |||
| 08/22/2001 | 04/01/1999 | ||
| I had been smelling gas 3 months after purchase. they recalled the o rings and changed that i thought that would releave the problem but it did not. then in july i was park on a hill and gas started pouring out the tank so i moved the car leveled and it stoped from then on the gas smell was so bad i started having headaches, on august 22, 2001 i took to the dealer and the said it was clapsing and had to be replaced i told them is that the responsiblity of the dealer they said no that it was ware and tear and it would cost 1079.89. the smell of gas was so bad and i did not think gas tanks just go out from driving! i drive a mini van w/children in it i do not race this car in order for it to go out!*ak | |||
| Vehicle was on a slight slope with the front end slopping downward. noticed fuel leaking onto ground from the area of fuel tank. had vehicle repaired previously under a recall in oct 2001 for same problem. had taken vehicle to dealership. mechanic indicated leakage is from a different location. it's on the intake hose of the fuel tank. *ak | |||
| 06/20/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/09/2001 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle had been included on fuel leakage nhtsa recall 00 v 268 000/ and manufacturer's recall # 895 that stated fuel could leak from underhood fuel injection fuel rail, could result in a vehicle fire.*ak | |||
| 03/15/2001 | |||
| Consumer smelled a fuel odor. went to dealer, who stated that he noticed nothing wrong. consumer then found out about recall on fuel rail. called chrysler ,who informed consumer that recall notice would be mailed in july 2001. on mar 30, 2001 consumer filled fuel tank, and noticed fuel dripping from fuel rail. had vehicle repaired, chrysler told consumer they may reimburse her in july. *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/21/1995 | ||
| Fuel rail is leaking gas onto engine. dealer has been contacted. there is a recall for problem, but this vehicle is not covered due to vin. *ak consumer's vehicle experienced the exact same problem as recall 00v268, however this vehicle was not covered under recall. *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||
| 01/23/2004 | 137000 | 1 | 07/02/1995 |
| This van has had the fuel rail leak recall done to it however it has now developed a leak under their fix. their fix does not work - i have fuel running out over the top of the engine, valve cover and onto the exhaust. i found this on the recall web site: the fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermostat fuel injection rail. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. 1,163,000 vehicles are affected by this recall. dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. their fix does not work, i took great detailed pictures to show your engineers. i just dropped off the van to get fixed, however their recall fix does not work. i am going to demand that they replace everything. *la | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 05/05/2003 | 10 | ||
| There are two problems which are occurring all the time: 1. the van smells of gas every once in while. there have been a couple of recalls regarding this matter and they have been performed on the van. still the fuel smell is there. have written to chrysler, they only have one answer for this: you have exceeded the mileage requirement for warranty. i think this is a safety issue and chrysler should take care of it. why do they have to wait for somebody to get hurt before they will pay up? please help. 2. windshield wipers: these have been a problem since i bought the van. they come on intermittently. sometimes they come on when i am using turn signal, turning on radio, or just driving. then there are times when the various speeds stop working, and the wipers only work at high speeds. warranty work was performed a few times during warranty period. since then, last fall the wipers stopped working completely. took it to the dealer, they changed the body module unit and it cost me $650 to fix it. it worked fine for a month but since then the wipers are doing the same things as mentioned earlier, except they haven't died yet. once again chrysler gives me a standard response. they know wipers are a problem, and they won't fix them.*jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/28/2004 | 1 | 07/15/1996 | |
| My 1996 plymouth grand voyager mini-van 3.3 liter v6 2 wheel drive broke down. apparently in the transport, loading, or unloading of the vehicle on my trailer, one of the muffler mounts became disconnected and the other muffler mount the bolt into the frame was pulled out. this caused the muffler and exhause to shift. i did not notice this prior to operation of the vehicle after performing the initial repairs that caused the breakdown (water pump / serpentine belt failures). the shift of the muffler caused my fuel line and gas tank to melt and devoloped leaks. the level in the gas tank was low enough that no gas was leaking; however, the fuel line was spraying gasoline on the underside of the vehicle and on the hot muffler. i consider myself fortunate that i did not have a fire in the event. i have yet to repair either of these leaks, and i intent to take photos prior to repairs. i did have to move the muffler to find the leaks, and that is the only work i have done at this time and i will not be driving the vehicle until the leaks are repaired. this could be applicable to other grand voyagers that pass over a large objects that could strike the muffler (i.e rocks, curbs, etc.) *ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | |||
| While filling up the gasoline pump to the full capacity inside of the gasoline tank. the gasoline will leaking from the pump the dealership is aware of the problem. ts | |||
| 07/09/2001 | 3 | ||
| After the technician brought to the consumer attention, that he smelled gas, they took the vehicle to dealer. dealer determined the fuel tank vent lines were full of gas and the rear gas tank vent and canister was leaking, therefore recommended a new fuel tank. but they declined the fuel tank replacement at this time. consumer stated that, since there have been two recalls on this fuel tank already, #665 and#845, consumer feels this recent problem is coincidental with the recall #845, and that the tank might be defective. *yd | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Chrysler knows very well that there is system failure in air bag clock spring in the steering wheel. nhtsa should ask chrysler for one simple piece of information: how many driver's side air bag clock spring replacement parts are you selling? because chrysler is selling tens of thousands, it is clear to any idiot that there is a manufacturer's defect in this important safety device. chrysler has a similar problem with fuel tank sender device. they are all breaking. *ak | |||
| 03/13/2002 | 0 | ||
| When filling up fuel tank could see a fuel leakage on ground. could not see where it was coming from. had contacted dealer. please provide more infomation.*ak | |||
| 03/12/2002 | |||
| Nhtsa recall#00-v-268-000. consumer received the recall letter beginning of march. dealer doesn't know when the part will be available.*ak | |||
| 07/09/2001 | 3 | ||
| After the technician brought to the consumer attention, that he smelled gas, they took the vehicle to dealer. dealer determined the fuel tank vent lines were full of gas and the rear gas tank vent and canister was leaking, therefore recommended a new fuel tank. but they declined the fuel tank replacement at this time. consumer stated that, since there have been two recalls on this fuel tank already, #665 and#845, consumer feels this recent problem is coincidental with the recall #845, and that the tank might be defective. *yd | |||
| 08/28/2001 | 1 | 09/01/1995 | |
| After making stops consumer could smell a fuel smell. had vehicle serviced, technician could not find cause. consumer noticed fuel pouring out of fuel tank while vehicle was parked in driveway down hill. *ak fuel tank was leaking from seam near the top of the tank, dealer replaced the tank. *slc | |||
| 05/09/2001 | 6 | ||
| Consumer had front end problems since purchase, noise mostly. while driving 55 mph there was a loud bang, vehicle began strut housing bracket that holds the stabiliser link broke off, causing it to cut into tire. no flat. struts had been replaced twice prior to this .*ak stuts have been replaced a total of six times as well as front coil spring, also when gas tank was full it leaked onto the ground fuel tank was replaced, steering makes a noise when turning, suspension makes a lot of noise, wheel bearing msking a nosie,rack and pinion was replaced, vehicle pulls to right,swayar links were replaced,clock spring was replaced,when a/c is on the compressor engages loud sound,windshield falling apart,rotors were replaced,intermittenly wipers turn on by themselves, engine makes a sever noise,stabilizer bar broke.*jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states fuel can be smelled inside the vehicle, the service department stated that some fuel pumps allow the fumes to gather under the body cavity and enter the vehicle through the heating and cooling system, consumer feels this is a bad design as well as a safety issue. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Plastic manufactured fuel tank has developed a crack, and is leaking badly. dealer has been contacted. *ak the dealer blames the manufacturer for defective design but the manufacture blames the dealer for poor installation. fuel tank cracked due to incorrect instalation. *yh | |||
| 08/25/2000 | |||
| Fuel tank leaks fuel. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced gas tank. vehicle was taken to the dealer 5 months prior to tank leaking for other problems, and at that time tank was leaking a small amount of fuel. after the 5 months gastank was pouring gas out. currently, dealer does not want to admit that gas tank was part of the recall that was issued before vehicle was taken in.*ak | |||
| 06/30/1998 | 2 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Transmission failed at 86000 miles, windshield wiper problems, a/c failed 5 times in the last 4 years | |||
| 01/31/1996 | |||
| Can smell fumes inside of vehicle after putting fuel into the tank. if the tank was full, the fuel would leak out. took to dealer & mechanic could not locate cause of the leakage. has happened at least 8 times & problem not solved. took it back again & mechanic informed owner the entire fuel tank assembly needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| Dear officer, i am writing this complaint with deep frustration and stress. gas fuel tank is suppose to be built to last. it is not a weary type of component. the problem posses serious and fatal safety issue to our family and others who drive such vehicle. why should owner be responsible for original mfg. defect. problem: fuel gas tank leaks on the seam line. fuel odor presents around the vehicle. appear as original mfg. defect on fuel gas tank. have taken photo pictures and asked dealer to save original defect fuel tank as evidence. please contact us immediately for update. sincerely. wayne hu and she wang | |||
| 08/19/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| So many problems and no one is listening | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| While the front transmission seal was being replaced, the mechanic warned me about the gas tank leaking gasoline. no visable puncture holes can be seen and the leak appears to come from the seem of the tank. he said this does not appear to be from normal wear and tear and to not drive the vehicle until repaired due to danger of explosion and/or fire. when michael stead chrysler dealership in walnut creek was contacted, i was told on the phone there is no recall on the leaking gas tanks and that the leak is not related to the other recall on our gas tank assembly. we have also experienced the windshield wipers randomly comming on while driving. we had the switch replaced but the problem continues. autoworld dealership told us that the manufacturer for the wipers has not made a replacement part to fix the problem and that if it was replaced we would just have the same problem. | |||
| 08/19/2000 | 0 | ||
| While filling up vehicle it started leaking gas, just like it did back in mar.2000 when it was taken in for recall on fuel tank. took vehicle to dealer, and they said it had nothing to do with recall, and that tank broke and needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| While traveling there was a gas smell inside of vehicle. also, gas was leaking. dealer has repaired vehicle, but problem has returned. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 1 | 12/09/1995 | |
| The driver noticed gas under neath the vehicle after filling up because the fuel tank was leaking. yh | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Despite several dealership fixes gas tank shifts and thumps when accelerating or stopping sharply. all electric door locks had to be replaced due to electrical vibration-type noises when activating. rear brakes have hummed when lightly braking since new. problem evolved into surging. needed a complete brake job at 40,000 miles due, i believe, to lack of dealership fix before hand.*ak | |||
| 09/15/1997 | |||
| Fuel gauge light keeps going off with a full or 1/2 full gas tank. also when putting vehicle in reverse, a hard knock would appear in front of vehicle . dealer notified, and unable to locate/correct the problem. *ak | |||
| The problem with the gas tank is that when i fill the tank up gas starts spilling on the ground. it is leaking from the top of the tank next to the cab of the van. i know there was a fuel pump gasket or some other kind of recall about the tanks on 96 vans and i think it is the same problem. can you check into this please. i asked the local dealer to check the vin number for recalls and the fuel tank problem was not for my van. can you check into this problem and see if there should be a recall for my van also?. thanks. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1999 | |||
| The fuel tank on this van leaks when tank is full or close to full. i have noticed that fuel will drip from the top of the tank when parked and a strong odor when stopping after driving. i have been told that dodge has had recalls on this, also consumer reports issue jan 2000 has listed a recall on this problem. i contacted chrysler/plymouth and they are unaware of any recall for this problem. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1995 | |||
| If the recall for the fuel leak was suppose to begin in september 1999, why it is that this is january 2000 and still no recall on my vehicle. talked to my chrysler dealer today and they said that they haven't heard anything about this recall. thank you for your time. *ak | |||
| 07/17/1996 | 1 | 10/26/1995 | |
| Fuel tank collapsed. mjs | |||
| Fuel was leaking from the fuel tank due to corrosion. dealer has replaced the fuel tank. *ak *yc | |||
| 10/30/1999 | 07/01/1997 | ||
| When braking, the driver starts to smell gasoline. vehicle was taken to dealership & was informed by mechanic the fuel tank was cracked & was not under warranty. *ak *yc | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Fuel tank leaks. gas puddles on the ground and can smell fumes in the van. one chrysler dealer told me it was the rollover valve in the tank, another said it was the filler tube. chrysler refuses to fix the problem at their cost. | |||
| 10/01/1999 | |||
| Seam failed on top of gas tank and allowed gas to leaks out when tank was full. this condition poses a major fire hazard. manufacturer agreed to pay for the tank, but not for the labor to install the tank. *ak | |||
| 10/14/1999 | |||
| Filled the tank with fuel the night before. next day noticed odor. checked vehicle & saw a large puddle beneath vehicle. fuel gauge indicated a loss of fuel. took vehicle to dealer & was told not it was not their fault that fuel leaked out. mechanic checked fuel tank & noticed leak coming from seam at top of fuel tank. parts would be ordered for fuel tank. *ak | |||
| 08/29/1999 | |||
| Poor design of fuel tank which was built under /against the floorboard in the middle of the vehicle where gravel and road debris is rubbing, causing a hole in the plastic tank. *ak | |||
| 07/27/1998 | 1 | 08/09/1995 | |
| Fuel tank leakage causing fumes. mjs | |||
| 09/03/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| While traveling along the freeway at approximately 60 mph, i struck a piece of metal debris. upon arrival at my home 5 minutes later, i smelled fuel and observed that the fuel tank was ruptured. i took a photo of the leaking fuel tank, which i am able to forward via the internet as a file.jpg if desirable. | |||
| 08/29/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Fuel tank shows empty but will hold only 12 gallons of fuel. now the guage is going haywire and alarming all the time now . gasoline vapors . | |||
| 07/30/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Fuel tank warped. mjs | |||
| 08/04/1999 | 11/01/1995 | ||
| Fuel tank was leaking all over driveway and garage. took to dealership which could not find the problem. took to a locally owned garage which said the fuel strap was cutting into the tank. tank was replaced at a cost of $493. major concern with leaking gasoline into my garage which also contains a gas water heater which could have ignited my home. | |||
| 07/29/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Fuel tank was discovered to have a crack in seam. leaking fuel. strong gas smell within vechicle. dealer replaced fuel tank at cost to customer. | |||
| Fuel tank has developed a leak around the seams. dealer replaced the fuel tank. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 06/28/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1997 | |
| When i took vehicle into the local plymouth dealer to have the problem looked at, the service manager commented that this was the third gas tank that had to be replaced in the past two weeks. the gas tank on our minivan developed a crack and the gasoline would leak out onto the driveway and also would fill the occupant area with gas fumes. i do not believe that i caused this gas tank failure -- i would like to you look into the possibility of a recall. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Gas tank warped resulting in leakage. mjs | |||
| After filling vehicle with gas gas tank cracked, causing loss of fuel. cause unknown. *ak | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1996 | ||
| I smell gas leak every time i fill ep up full tank for last several months. in the morning, the gas smell is particularly strong and i look around. i found gas is dripping down to the ground from the fuel tank. this is a 96 van with only 29000 miles on it. i like to find that if it's problem reported by the manufacturer. *ak | |||
| A hole has developed in the top of the fuel tank, resulting in fuel leakage. also fuel smells throughout entire vehicle, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 08/13/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Gas tank cracked resulting in smell of gasoline. | |||
| 10/24/1998 | |||
| When the fuel tank is full, fuel leaks where the fuel pump assembly is attached to the fuel tank. the problem has been reported to the dealer. the problem has not been corrected. | |||
| 09/27/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Fuel tank has bowed or warped due to stress caused by a failed or misaligned mounting assembly. | |||
| Gas tank has a crack at the top, resulting in leaking fuel when tank is full. *ak | |||
| 08/28/1998 | |||
| Fuel leaks out of the fuel tank. | |||
| 07/06/1998 | |||
| Fuel tank is leaking gas. the tank has been replaced at consumer's expense. dealers are aware of the problem and cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 06/20/1998 | 1 | 11/18/1995 | |
| Fuel tank is leaking after vehicle was rear ended. the damage to the vehicle was minor and should not have cracked the tank. | |||
| 05/18/1996 | 1 | 05/18/1996 | |
| Gas tank failed. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Fuel tank failed, due to rollover valve failing,causing the tank to collapse/leak. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Gas gauge failed. | |||
| 08/16/1997 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Fuel tank was leaking fumes thru-out the vehicle. | |||
| 09/14/1997 | |||
| When filling up gas tank it leaks from the top of the tank, and there is also a strong odor of gas fumes coming into the van. the tank is being repaired. was told by dealer that the part is on a national back order. *ak | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1995 | ||
| Fuel gauge failed. | |||
| 07/18/1997 | 1 | 07/25/1995 | |
| Fuel tank failure. | |||
| 06/03/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| The gas tank imploded, causing the tank to hold 13 gallons instead of 20. | |||
| While driving vehicle one of the bolts that holds the fuel tank came loose and fell out. when owner took vehicle to dealers she was told that none of the bolts that hold fuel tank in place had locking washers. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 8000 | 1 | 07/20/1996 |
| The gas cap cover broke when the nozzle hit it. the hose would get coiled up.ts *jg *jb | |||
| 01/13/1996 | 9 | 05/29/1995 | |
| Recall 96v002 was completed, however consumer repeatedly had problems after recall repair, dealer found a leak at the rollover valve and recommended that consumer replace the tank which would not be covered in the recall. *slc | |||
| 10/20/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Following recall of fuel pump o ring we noticed a stong gas odor following each filling of the tank to capacity. thought it was just from overflow. finally took to dealer. dealer reported vent breather tube cracked on top of tank. had to replace entire tank due to the tube being molded into the tank. i agreed to have tank replaced, and then kept the old tank. checked top of tank and could see that leakage occured, but not how. vent tube was removable contradictory to what dealer stated. tube not cracked. i filled tank and tipped it to put pressure on the vent tube. no leakage occurred. i'm worried that the problem wasn't fixed by replacing the tank. now there is a new recall on fuel rail system. mechanic at dealership said the new tank had a redesigned vent system on the top of the tank. i was charghed $789 to replace tank when tank wasn't the problem, and the dealers explanation of what was damaged was incorrect. it appears to me that there must be a problem with the vent tube seal, although it isn't apparent, or there is a lot of pressure building in the system somewhere, which causes it to flow out of vent to tank connection, although i couldn't get it to leak. if the new tank had a redesigned vent system, that tells me the previous vent system was faulty. am i responsible for replacement if it was obviously a known problem? please advise what i should do. i'm worried with the new recall that the car may still not be safe. the dealer did not check the fuel rail system of this vehicle before i paid for the new tank on november 1. thanks for your help! | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 08/01/1995 | ||
| There is a fuel leak at the interface fuel pump module, causing the fuel to leak into the engine. fuel tank cap/seal has been replaced. also, fuel vent was leaking. *ak | |||
| 06/23/1998 | |||
| The defective design of the fuel tank filler tube, causes the fuel to leak which may result in a fire. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE | |||
| 03/03/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that there is gas fuems in the cab of vehicle. consumer also noticed puddle of gas under the car. took to dealer and they refused to fix problem with out charging consumer. consumer has a problem with the dealer not responding. mr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/01/1996 | |||
| While traveling on turnpike, vehice pulled up informed fuel tank leaking gas, gas sprayed onto windshield of oncoming vehicle, checked, whole underside covered with fuel, tank replaced at time of purchase, repaired 5/14/96 under recall.*ak | |||