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2007 DODGE CALIBER — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

fire · 936345 · 2012-08-27

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
CALIBER
Year
2007
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Miles at failure
177,000

Severity

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

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP IGNITED AND BURNING FUMES STARTED TO EMIT INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT A PLUG ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MELTED AND BECAME EXPOSED TO THE FUEL VAPORS. AS A RESULT, THE WIRING HARNESS AND FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 177,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10472670
Machine
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