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2008 DODGE AVENGER — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

fire · 842961 · 2011-02-18

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
AVENGER
Year
2008
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Miles at failure
52,891
Speed
5 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE AVENGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLUG IN ON THE FUEL PUMP BURNED CAUSING A HOLE IN THE FUEL PUMP. THE CHECK ENGINE AND GASOLINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RECEIVING ANY FUEL FROM THE FUEL PUMP AND THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE CONTACT WHO REWIRED THE BURNT WIRES AND REPAIRED THE HOLE IN THE FUEL PUMP. THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,891.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10383255
Machine
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