# 2008 DODGE AVENGER — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
> NHTSA complaint `842961` · 2011-02-18 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## 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
## 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.
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