Six problems related to fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
- the contact's vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall 00v268000 repairs. The dealer told the contact that the recall repairs had already been made on the vehicle per recall requirements. This repair was done on December 11, 2006. On January 2, 2007 after driving approximate 6 miles the driver smelled gas fumes so he drove the vehicle back home. The contact stated that the gas fumes killed 14 of the birds that were housed in his garage. The contact opened the hood and gas was leaking. The contact stated that he had noticed the vehicle was using more gas than it had previously. The vehicle was still slowly leaking gas 24 hours after he originally noticed the leak. The contact stated that the vehicle was not drivable and he has not yet contacted the dealer. The contact stated the check engine light was on. Updated 2/6/2007 - updated 03/21/07.
The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact had the vehicle repaired according to recall NHTSA campaign id number 00v268000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system) in 2005. While driving approximately 35 mph, he smelled a mild burning odor. Minutes later, he noticed smoke rising from the front end of the vehicle. Seconds later, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. The majority of the vehicle was destroyed and it was towed to his residence. An investigator from the fire department concluded that the fire began near the fuel lines. The manufacturer has not been notified. The contact still has possession of the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.
Consumer smelled fuel while driving, vehicle was towed to repair shop. Mechanic determined a flexible fuel line is porous from frame to fuel rail, spraying fuel over engine. Ts.
Vehicle experienced an o-ring fuel leakage. Manufacturer notified, and informed that part was not covered under a recall. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
There is a leakage within the gas tank, and consumer can smell gas within the vehicle. Rollover valve is allowing fuel to pass into the vapor canister, resulting in a leakage from the gas tank.
Took vehicle to the dealer 3 times for repairs and the vehicle is still leaking gas which poses a potential fire hazard.