Fuel Injection problems of the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan - part 1

While fueling gasoline spilled out from the bottom portion of the fuel tank. An independent mechanic determined that the o-ring snapped off, causing the gasoline to leak.

Vehicle was leaking fuel in driveway. Consumer received recall 0v26800 for fuel leak. Took vehicle to dealer ,and they replaced seal. , but recall letter stated if fuel was leaking fuel rail assembly would be replaced. Please provide any further information.

Consumer received recall (00v268000) notice for fuel rail replacement. Recall notice stated that replacement would take up to 1 and 1/2 hours, however, dealership took up to 6 hours to repair. Also consumer is requesting paper work for state inspection that was performed on vehicle.

Vehicle is leaking fuel from the sealing o ring. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

Nhtsa 00 v 268 000/ manufacturers recall 895 concerning fuel leakage. Dealer, super store greenville, greenville, mi, phone# 616/754-3635 unable to honor manufacturers recall, no parts available.

The consumer received a recall notice (00v268000) but parts were not available and the dealer had no idea when the parts would be available.

Recall 00 v 268 000/fuel leakage: dealer: ed moses Dodge, scottdale, az; phone 480-607-8584 was unable to honor recall repairs, no parts available. . Consumer stated the parts were finally replaced on may 16, 2002.

Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer for replacement of malfunctioned fuel injector. Had to be replaced twice. Please provide more information.

Leakage in fuel rail. Had contacted dealer, but problem still there, and could not be fixed. Please provide more information.

I discovered a leak on the front fuel rail on my 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. Was informed prior to purchase in November 2001 that all recall issues had been resolved on this vehicle. The repair had never been done to the van, and I discovered the leak as the van idled in my driveway on 2-2-2002.

This component has a recall at NHTSA site but Chrysler has not recalled, it will cost 443. 00 to fix, I do not have the money this close to christmas. When is Chrysler required to recall.

Contacted local dealer and they did not want to fix problem under recall even though aware recall notice coming out in January. Due to extreme hazardous conditions with planned trip of boy scouts immediate repairs necessary by local mechanic.

Fuel leakage via cracked fuel rail and o rings. Dealer states "no recall" so no "free" repairs.

Vehicle is leaking fuel can smell inside the vehicle. Took vehicle to mechanic, and mechanic stated that fuel rail needed to be fixed. Please provide more information.

Had dealer complete recall # 99v216000 in early 2000, upon driving home and filling the fuel tank noticed large amount of fuel leaking under vehicle. Dealer towed vehilce back to dealership (their expense), and replaced "cracked" attaching nut from recall work. Drove home (70 miles) and discovered small quantity of fuel still leaking from tank fittings. Returned vehicle to dealer (my expense). Shop advised they tightened loose attaching nut from previous recall. Still noticed odor of fuel consistantly but could not see any leaks as previous. Due to concerns about fire safety (I'm the fire chief in homer) I took vehicle to local garage (my expense). They found this same attaching nut and fuel pump module assemble leaking and referred me back to the dealership. Returned vehicle to dealership on November 27, 2001 and picked it up on December 5 after they "replaced" sealing o-ring and attaching nut from previous recall (almost $100. 00 of my expense). Filled fuel tank on Dec. 6 and discovered large quantity of fuel leaking from same area under vehicle. Reported problem to dealship and they advised to return vehicle to them for further repair, with them recommending and ordering replacement fuel tank. I suspect a combination of poor quality work and possible design flaws with the tank and fuel pump module assembly, nut and o-ring.

Vehicle was leaking fuel from o-rings as described in recall 00v268000. Manufacturer has informed consumer that his vehicle was not included in recall. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

O-ring connection between fuel rail leaks gasoline onto valve cover and then exhaust manifold. Leaks most before engine warms up. Strong gas smell outside car warned of problem.

Fuel rail is leaking gasoline onto engine, causing vehicle to smoke. Dealer has been contacted. Manufacturer informed consumer that they are aware of the problem, but cannot issue a recall until the parts are made. Please provide further details.

Consumer received recall 00v268, however vehicle had failures prior to receiving the notification, consumer states vehicle started losing power and would not go over 20 mph, dealer informed consumer that not only did the fuel rail assembly need replacing, but the engine needed to be replaced as well.

Consumer has fuel leaking from fuel rails at o ring. It's a 3. 8l engine. Consumer is contacting manufacturer to see if recall 000v268000/ manufacturer's 895 applies to this vehicle.

There is a gas smell inside the vehcle. Consumer feels this is dangerous because gas is leaking all over engine and could catch on fire. There is a recall for the fuel rail, however consumer has yet to contact the dealer.

Consumer started to smell fumes very strongly. Took vehicle to mechanic, and mechanic said it was the fuel rail. Also, there was recall 00v268000 which dealt with same problem. Consumer felt ths vehicle should have been included in recall.

Consumer had recall 00v268 repair completed on vehicle, however the gas tank bursted into flames a few months after the repair was done.

During a vehicle repair, non-dealer repair shop discovered leaking fuel injector rail and o-rings. Local dealership and manufacturer contacted but both stated there was no recall and refused to provide repairs at no cost. Your NHTSA campaign id number 00v268000 identifies a recall that is not being honored by the manufacturer or the local dealership. Fuel leakage is present currently. Dealer says owner must pay for repairs and may receive reimbursement at a later date. Complaint was given telephonically to daimlerchrysler on June 15, 2000 and received confirmation of daimlerchrysler's complaint reference number is 8765666. Dealer says no recall appears for this vehicle when search is by VIN number.

Fuel line that goes into fuel injector tube, was leaking. This can cause a fire. Also, front brake pads broke off inside of brake holder, and consumer has no front brakes.

This fuel rail was recalled on the 3. 5 engine in the Dodge caravan but not on the 3. 8 the fuel rail is the exact same part as was recalled on the 3. 5 but was not recalled on the 3. 8 I had top repalce the fuel rail on my 3. 8 with the same part as was recalled on the 3. 5 engine. I feel that Chrysler should be made to recall the fuel rail on the 3. 8 engine just as it had to on the 3. 5 wengine. I do not believe I should have to pay for this repair which was just under $325. It is unbeleivable that I should have to replace a bad part on the 3. 8l engine with the exact same part as was recalled on the 3. Engine. Please contact me about this.

Defective roll over valve caused the gas tank to leak gasoline.

Consumer smelled fumes in car. Then, consumer received recall00v26800 for fuel pump seal leakage. Took vehicle into dealer, and it was replaced. However, problem still occurred. Presently, can see gasoline leakage on pavement.

While driving the vehicle stalls intermittently which can cause an accident. Dealer cleaned out the throttle body 3 times due to carbon build up which hasn't solved the problem.

After the recall was performed regarding the fuel rail seal, the vehicle started to misfire, the dealer refused to look at the vehicle without charging consumer.

Recall number 00v268000. Vehicle is experiencing recall problem, but not selected for manufacturer's recall. Fuel is leaking from fuel injection fuel rail. Please give any further details.

Due to the location and the design of the fuel line vent tube/clip and o ring the o ring has corroded, creating a fuel leakage. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. Please provide any further details.

Even after fuel rail recall 00v268000 and replacement of fuel line at elbo, more items of replacement, including tank, were necessary to stop leaks. Please describe details.

I was notified of recall the forst week of March. I have been calling since then to schedule repair. Local dealer name above has not received parts needed to make repair. I call daimler chysler who contacted dealer. Daimler told me the dealer had been ordering incorrectly and it would be corrected. The dealer now tells me the parts are on back order with no expected release date available. The recall notice I received said to : "simply contact your dealer right away" that "after extended use, the fuel rail crossover tube o-rings on your minivan may leak fuel. . . Can result in an engine compartment fire. " they made the repair sound terribly important yet I can't get the repair scheduled.

The consumer received a recall notice on the fuel rail, but the parts were on back order and the dealer could not complete recall repairs.