Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problems of the 2005 Dodge Caravan

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that a smog tester had discovered fuel leaking from her fuel tank without warning. The contact stated that she had smelled a gas odor emitting from the vehicle prior to the smog testing. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer to be serviced. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 148,936. Jo.

When pumping gasoline into the tank, within a few seconds the gasoline backlows and turns off the pump. In order to get 5 gallons into the tank it may take 20 stops, wait & starts which may take 5 minutes. The charcoal vapor trap is working fine since the hose to it from the gasoline tank was disconnected to test the vapor canister. Mechanic does not have a clue how to resolve this problem. This is an ongoing problem for over a month and a half.

Just filled up with fuel, started to pull in to traffic, engine stalled. Almost broadsided by a semi. Now every time I fill up, the engine stalls upon acceleration. Upon doing some checking I have found that I am not the only one with this problem, and that the problem is a faulty valve in the fuel tank. Somebody is going to die because of this all of a sudden hesitation. There are hundreds of these people having this same problem. How come no recall?.

After refueling the van would stall then restart this has happen twice know. After an internet search I see this is a known problem and design flaw. The search puts the blame on the "vapor/liquid separator valve" requiring a compleat fuel tank replacment.

The vehicle has the strong smell of gasoline. When parked and being driven the gas fumes are strong. I changed the fuel tank, that did not fix the problem. If the windows are opened the fumes enter the cab. When open the door, I have to stand back and let the fumes dissipate before getting in. I cringe when a lit cigarette is thrown out ahead of me. Is this the time that I will go up in a blaze of glory? what has to happen to get this problem fixed?.