| Issue ID | 1098235 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10621888 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 08/08/14 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The dodge caravan has a loud gasoline smell. I have taken this car to the dodge dealer they told me it was a piece of broccoli found under the seat. Now the smell of gasoline is unbearable and every time i enter the vehicle it makes my skin break out in hives associated with anxiety because i think the car is going to explode. I took the car to outside dealers just to confirm i'm not crazy because the odor makes you sick. I complain about the gasoline smell i have been having for years each outside mechanic tells me the same story the car is a bomb you have a crack in your hubbing fuel line, supply line etc, the crack is internal on top of the fuel line and over time is expanding getting larger and that's how the smell keeps getting stronger [xxx] this is a factory defect that will kill you. I contact dodge corporate frantically in tears because i toe been putting my family at risk they had the audacity to tell me that they realize that it is a factory defect but not enough people have reported the problem i'm over my warranty by 15,000. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75552 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAS VEGAS, NV |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP45R15BXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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