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1996 DODGE CARAVAN — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

fire1 injured · 199781 · 2000-03-01

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
CARAVAN
Year
1996
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

RECALL 99V216 000/ FUEL PUMP: WHILE DRIVING NOTICED SMOKE FROM HOOD. PULLED VEHICLE OVER, AND POPPED HOOD, AND SAW THE FIRE ON TOP OF ENGINE. WHILE TRYING TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, CONSUMER RECEIVED BURNS TO THE EYE AREA. A DAY LATER, RECALL NOTICE CAME BY MAIL. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
857744
Machine
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