Issue ID | 1436307 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11057906 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CHALLENGER |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 11/12/17 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Gas tank leaking at seam where the two halves of the gas tank are put together. The gas tank is made out of plastic which is by the exhaust system which is very hot and could cause fire or explosion . Man at dealership parts department said this was common ,but not enough complaints have been filed to do a recall. Car can be stationary or in motion and you can smell gas inside the car. When car is parked you can also smell gas in the trunk and outside the car. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TELL CITY, IN |
VIN pattern | 2B3CJ5DT3BHXXXXXX |
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 | 18/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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