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This is in regards to a 2008 Dodge Nitro rt. When filling the vehicle with gas, several ounces of fuel will spray out if the gas tank inlet and on to the ground. This occurs when the spout clicks to end the fuel flow when the tank is full. I leave the ignition in the on position so that I can monitor the fuel as it becomes full. The engine is not running. I do this so I can stop the fuel flow before it sprays out. This has happened to me several times at different stations and it is definitely a safety/fire hazard. I have read several accounts on the web regarding these same occurrences. From what I have read there are no safety recalls regarding this problem.
After owning my brand new 2008 Dodge Nitro for 14 months, every time I fueled it, the gas would spew out, way after the pump clicks off. I have been covered in gasoline 3 times and 2 servcie men have been as well. I have a 2 Y/O asthmatic daughter. The odor of gas engulfs the interior compartment as well when the overflow occurs. I have been refused loaners each time the truck has been in. This is a safety issue! but I had been told time and time again, Dodge did not feel it was a safety issue. Last week my whole tank was finally replaced after the 1st repair didnt work. Gased up today and gas back out all over my truck. As well as the gas spewing out covering anyone or anything in its way, my trucks paint is becoming damaged as well.
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- Concord, CA, USA