Ten problems related to tank filler pipe and cap have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The consumer was never notified of recall 96v-002 of the fuel filler tube, as a result the static buildup caused 2 fires while the consumer and son attempted to fill the vehicle, no one was injured only singed hairs on arms and leg. Nlm.
Filled vehicle with fuel. Noticed that fuel had leaked out of tank. Mechanic checked it & noticed defective "o" ring. Recall on fuel tank 396v002000.
There is a strong smell of gas in and outside the van. Consumer looked at fuel tank, and found fuel leaking from around the top of the tank and from some of the seams. The fuel tank was replaced by the dealer under a service contract.
Upon filling gas tank, gas would spill out onto the pavement.
Fuel tank filler pipe cracked, causing a leak prior to recall (96v-002).
Dealer does not have parts available to repair recall no. 96v002000.
Vehicle leaking gasoline from under the drivers side in the front of the vehicle, replaced fuel vapor recovery canister/gas cap/gas tank. Tt.
Mfr 670 NHTSA 96v002; keene Chrysler, Plymouth nh. , would not schedule to replace filler tube. Told owner go to another dealer or where he purchased it.
While driving the vehicle suddenly accelerated and wouldn't reverse. There was a loud noise coming from underneath the hood. The dealership indicated that the transmission failed. Also, there was a fuel leak. The dealership replaced the filler neck front seal. The transmission was replaced. *.
A hole has developed in the gas tank, where the filler tube connects into the tank, which causes fuel leakage. Please give any further details.