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1999 DODGE VIPER GTS — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fire2 injured · 389083 · 2003-01-14

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
VIPER GTS
Year
1999
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Miles at failure
15,000

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
2
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

GASOLINE FUEL FIRE - BURNED THE REAR HALF OF A 1999 DODGE VIPER GTS COUPE ( TOTALLED ), 15000 MILES, MINT CONDITION. GAS PUMP AUTO SHUT OFF DID NOT FUNCTION ( PER FIRE MARSHALL'S REPORT) TOLD PEI ABOUT IT. CAR WAS OFF, NOT CAR DEFECT. HOT EXHAUST BELOW FUEL FILL DOOR ON VIPER RIGHT SIDE. ASHLAND VIRGINIA TEXACO STATION.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10002653
Machine
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