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1996 DODGE CARAVAN — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

fire1 injured · 331872 · 2002-01-29

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
CARAVAN
Year
1996
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Speed
55 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

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. *AK 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. *YH

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
8003097
Machine
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