| Issue ID | 729908 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10275939 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 22/06/09 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 dodge grand caravan fuel tank vapor float vent failure. Vehicle has 59,000 miles. After fueling vehicle it will stall intermittently at stop signs and on open highway without warning, because fuel is getting into the engine and flooding engine out via the tank venting vapor system. When fueling, a float in the orvr (onboard refueling vapor recovery) valve is designed to rises and seals the tank vent causing pressure build, backing fuel up into the fill neck and shutting it off. The orvr is apparently not sealing completely or at all, allowing liquid fuel to pass into the vent line to the vapor canister and then engine. The valve is plastic welded to the tank, which requires the tank to be replaced. Major safety issue because the power steering system stops when engine stops and vehicle is not able to be steered without the power steering aid. Vapor system failure fully described at: http://www. Justanswer. Com/questions/1ob81-2005-dodge-caravan-stalls presently only keeping tank fuel at a maximum of 3/4 full to avoid flooding the vapor vent system. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BURKE , VA |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP44L64RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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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