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1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

fire · 382606 · 2002-11-19

Vehicle

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

Severity

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

Narrative

THE VAN HAD BEEN DRIVEN 2-3 HOURS PRIOR AND PARKED. AT 3:00 AM WHILE PARKED, THE VAN CAUGHT FIRE IN THE FRONT MORE SO TO THE LEFT SIDE. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS MELTED ALONG WITH THE FRONT TIRES, DASHBOARD, ETC. DIAMLER CHRYSLER IS SENDING A REPRESENTATIVE OUT TO DIAGNOSE THE VAN. THIS VAN HAS A 3.3 LITRE ENGINE AS STATED IN THE RECALL FOR THE FUEL RAIL CROSS OVER TUBE -O- RING; NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 02V293000, WHICH THE OWNER HAS YET TO FIND OUT IF ACTUAL RECALL AFFECTS HER VAN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS TS

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
8023006
Machine
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