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1996 Dodge Grand Caravan with leaking fuel tank. Consumer states that she did a search on the internet for recalls and found several for her vehicle. She states that she never received any paperwork from the manufacturer about the recalls.
While the vehicle was parked, fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced, and replaced it. However, the problem recurred. The time belt cover was a problem.
The meter read less than half a tank of gas, the van ran out of gas, then the engine stalled. The consumer started the vehicle and began to drive when soon after the check engine light illuminated. The consumer was told the problem was a misfired cylinder, the fuel fuel pump was buried inside the gas tank, and when the fuel level dropped below the fuel pump, the pump heated up and sucked in air instead of the gasoline.
The original fuel pump failed. Replacement oem pump leaked gas out of defective seal when tank was filled, resulting in a significant gas spill and fire hazard. Dealed explained that when pump is replaced they do not check for tank seal integrity. Replacement pump replaced at no additonal charge.
Fuel is leaking between interface sensor module subject to recall 99V21600/ manufacturer's recall 845. Both independent Chrysler and service representatives claimed fuel tank was warped in the area which was leaking fuel. Some responsability should be on Chrysler. Problem doesn't seem like normal wear and tear. This is a great deal of safety concern to consumer. Consumer states root is the cause of leaking fuel, distortion of molded plastic fuel tank indicates improper manufacturer design.
- Sotia, NY, USA
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Consumer told by dealer that recall 99V-216 of the fuel pump module seal does not apply to his particular style of minivan, handicapped conversion created different fuel tank setup. Nlm
Consumer told by dealer that recall 99V-216 of the fuel pump module seal does not apply to his particular style of minivan, handicapped conversion created different fuel tank setup. Nlm
NHTSA recall 99V216000 and manufacturer's recall 845/ fuel pump. It was repaired on 8 June, 2000 and still is having the same problem. Engine warning light comes on.consumer should be able to get 16-17 gallons in gas tank, instead, it only takes 10 gallons.
Consumer received manufacturer's recall 7567/ fuel pump. Vehicle was leaking gasoline, and consumer smelled gasoline inside and outside of garage. Smell is still there. Dealership replaced it twice.
Recall 99V216000 DaimlerChrysler/fuel pump; after having rcall work peformed engine check light came on. Owner did not have any problems with engine check light until recall work was performed. Engine check light came on the day after recall repairs were performed. Dealer stated that the problem was not a part of recall, and would not be serviced free.
Received recall notice & contacted dealership. Took vehicle for repairs, but fuel still leaked out. Contacted dealer & was informed "O" rings were not part of recall repair kit sent out, the repair remedy for fuel pump failed. Vehicle sent back to dealer 2 more times, problem still uncorrected.
Recall 99V216000/ fuel pump. Fuel is leaking from the fuel tank at the interface of the fuel pump module attachments. Remedy did not correct recall problem.
Recall # 99V216000//fuel pump; after having recall campaign, fuel started leaking. Dealer stated that they were not familar with a new tool to correct campaign, which caused the problem. Finally, dealer has corrected the problem.
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- Joshua Tree, CA, USA