| Issue ID | 1344234 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10937770 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 20/09/16 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Top of the fuel pump is made of plastic and was found cracked in two places. Internet search yielded many other examples with photos showing cracks in exactly the same place. Result of these cracks is a fuel leak as well as strong gas fumes in and around the vehicle resulting in an obvious fire hazard. Leaks at all time that the vehicle is running as well as for some time after the vehicle is stopped and parked. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 139000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PORT ORANGE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HW28NX5SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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