# 1991 CHRYSLER LEBARON — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `419977` · 2003-07-23 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHRYSLER
- **Model:** LEBARON
- **Year:** 1991
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
## Narrative
CONSUMER STATES THAT HE WAS SMELLING GASOLINE INSIDE OF VEHICLE, GOT OUT AND TRIED TO LOCATE  FROM WHERE THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM.  HE HAD BEEN SMELLING THIS ODOR FOR ABOUT A WEEK, THEN, FINALLY  VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.  WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC FOR REPAIR HE WAS TOLD THAT THE RUBBER TUBING UNDER THE HOOD THAT LEADS TO THE GASOLINE HAD CRACKS AND BREAKS IN IT, ALLOWING GAS TO POUR OUT,   CAUSING  A SPARK TO IGNITE WHILE STARING THE AUTOMOBILE.  *AK
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