# 1996 DODGE STRATUS — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `137226` · 1998-08-27 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** STRATUS
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
## Narrative
DUE TO AN OIL LEAK ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD,  HEAD GASKET CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE.  FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE.  THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE INSURANCE COMPANY, NO  ACTION TAKEN.  THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER, WHERE THEY COMPLETED WORK ON THE VEHICLE. BUT THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE DID'NT KNOW IF THE DEALER FIXED THE PROBLEM.  THE CASE NUMBER IS #D-55-11585.
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