# 1997 DODGE CARAVAN — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
> NHTSA complaint `429250` · 2003-09-08 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** CARAVAN
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
## Narrative
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE  REGARDING THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. AIR BAG  LIGHT HAD BEEN ON SINCE SHE OWNED THE VEHICLE.  THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE DEALER WHICH ASKED HER TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE.  WHEN THE CONSUMER ARRIVED AT THE DEALER IT WAS TOO LATE.   ON THE WAY BACK HOME SHE SMELLED SMOKE BUT KEPT DRIVING UNTIL SHE REACHED HOME.  THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND THE CONSUMER LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE  AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE.  SHE GOT THE HOSE AND PUT THE FIRE OUT.  THEN, CALLED THE MECHANIC/DEALER.  THERE WERE ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS.  *AK
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