# 1998 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
> NHTSA complaint `359977` · 2002-07-02 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** PLYMOUTH
- **Model:** VOYAGER
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
## Narrative
UPON STARTING VEHICLE CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL. THEN, HEARD A LOUD NOISE, AND SAW FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AKTHE INVESTIGATORS REPORT CONCLUDED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS DUE TO THE CRACKING OF A HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL HOSE.  THIS ALLOWED FOR UNCONTAINED FUEL TO EMANATE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.  *JG
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