Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problems of the 2014 Chrysler Town & Country

Going 65mph on major highway went off road taking out multiple big concrete in ground signs. Then went on 2wheels slammed back down in a down hill median. No airbags was deployed. Town & country total loss. Entire front end damaged and back passenger axel & windshield huge cinder block type holes with shards of glass everywhere even in our ears! no air bag deployed or attempted. I had almost half tank gas now empty light is on.

Gas was pouring out of the flue line line down over the gas tank onto the freeway while driving emptying out the gas tank. Did not know the extent of the seriousness of the problem until roadside assistance was called. It was then that I was informed that the vehicle had to get clearance that the vehicle was safe to tow. Because of the nature of the problem I realized the vehicle could have caught afire while driving causing body injuries to all that were in the vehicle while driving. Have no pictures at present to upload since the vehicle is in the shop for repairs. Hopefully, I can obtain picture(s) to submit at a later date.

Material selection of gas tank fitting and hard lines related to emissions and fuel delivery have attracted rodents to chew on the tanks and hardlines. The result is that the vehicle no longer meets emissions requirements without costly repairs. Spoke to 2 local dealers who indicated they see this issue 2-3 times a month each. Damage appears to manifest itself as soon as 8/16/2016 as that was the first instance we had a very small evaporative leak code in the computer and took it in for repair. Manufacture should have taken steps to prevent the parts from being "tasty". Anything from changing the composition of the material to adding protective tape is better than throwing up their hands and saying it is the rodents fault.

As I was driving on a local road, about 30 mph, I lost acceleration. All the dashboard lights were still on, but as I pressed the accelerator, it would not go. I quickly pulled over, shut off the van, and restarted it. It was fine after the restart. I called the dealer and they asked if I had a lot of key chains on the key. I had none. They said make sure I am pushing the key all the way in when I start the car. Also,I had plenty of gas. I haven't had a problem since (it is now April, 2015), but my other Town & Country Mini van 2008 did the same thing yesterday. We did get a new key fab for it, since the old one was broken. It was the same exact thing that happened. She had half a tank of gas.