Fuel Injection problems of the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan

The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact smelled a strong odor of fumes. The vehicle was driven to the side of the roadway. The contact inspected the vehicle and observed a fuel leakage coming from the fuel rail assembly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a temporary repair was performed on the fuel rail. There was a prior recall repair performed on the vehicle approximately five years ago under the NHTSA campaign id number 00v268000 (fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system). The contact stated the remedy did not correct the problem and the repair part was defective. Also, the high fuel pressure line separated from the engine due to massive corrosion and the fuel pump line exhibited a crack. The repairs were performed at an independent mechanic with replacement of the fuel pump. The failure mileage was 108,000. Updated 10/21/10. The consumer stated the replacement fuel sending unit that was replaced under recall in 2004 cracked. Updatd 10/25/10.

: the contact stated while driving 45 mph, there was a strong smell of gas inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where it was determined that there was fuel leaking from the injection rail and the o rings. There was a NHTSA recall # 98v184000, which pertains to the fuel injection system. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Consumer received recall notice 00v268 to have fuel rail crossover tube o-rings inspected. However, when arrived for appointment, consumer is experiencing problems with dealership who claims that parts are on back order.

Received recall 00v268000 notice and contacted dealership. Was informed no parts available. Manufacturer was not sending any parts, therre was a long waiting list for fuel repair parts.