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1998 DODGE CARAVAN — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fire · 869815 · 2011-07-26

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
CARAVAN
Year
1998
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Miles at failure
130,000

Severity

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

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FIRE BEGAN ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK AFTER REFUELING AND THE VEHICLE EXPLODED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE EXPLOSION AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES PRIOR TO THE EXPLOSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10415219
Machine
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