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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints
13 reportsClear category filter128,000 miles · Sep 14, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
1995 DODGE RAM PICKUP FUEL TANK STEEL SUPPORT STRAPS RUSTED AND TOTALLY BROKE OFF. FRONT OF FUEL TANK FELL DOWN AND MOVED THE REAR FILL HOSE SO MUCH THAT IT LEAKED. FRONT OF TANK IS NOW SUPPORTED BY AN UNSAFE NYLON STRAP. BRAKE LINES ALSO RUSTED OUT AND LEAKED CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES IN THE TRUCK ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO. CHRYSLER L…
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1995 DODGE RAM PICKUP FUEL TANK STEEL SUPPORT STRAPS RUSTED AND TOTALLY BROKE OFF. FRONT OF FUEL TANK FELL DOWN AND MOVED THE REAR FILL HOSE SO MUCH THAT IT LEAKED. FRONT OF TANK IS NOW SUPPORTED BY AN UNSAFE NYLON STRAP. BRAKE LINES ALSO RUSTED OUT AND LEAKED CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES IN THE TRUCK ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO. CHRYSLER LACK OF PROPER ANTI-CORROSION EFFORTS ARE CREATING MILLIONS OF UNSAFE VEHICLES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10355486
134,000 miles · Jan 15, 2008
Fuel System, Gasoline
1)DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ALONG RT. 62 BURLINGTON WHEN I HEARD A LOUD SCRATCHING SOUND. GOT OUT OF MY TRUCK AND LOOKED UNDER TO FIND GASOLINE TANK HANGING. 2)STRAPS HOLDING GAS TANK HAD LET GO. FRONT OF TANK SCRAPED AGAINST THE ASPHALT WHILE I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30MPH. DEFLECTOR SHIELD PROTECTED TANK. 3) TRUCK WAS TOWED ON A FLA…
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1)DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ALONG RT. 62 BURLINGTON WHEN I HEARD A LOUD SCRATCHING SOUND. GOT OUT OF MY TRUCK AND LOOKED UNDER TO FIND GASOLINE TANK HANGING. 2)STRAPS HOLDING GAS TANK HAD LET GO. FRONT OF TANK SCRAPED AGAINST THE ASPHALT WHILE I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30MPH. DEFLECTOR SHIELD PROTECTED TANK. 3) TRUCK WAS TOWED ON A FLATBED BY AAA TO REPAIR FACILITY. $112 X 2 STRAPS + LABOR = $250 REPAIR. TRUCK UNAVAILABLE FOR 2 DAYS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10214861
100,000 miles · Jan 27, 2006
Fuel System, Gasoline
THE GAS TANK FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE GAS LINE BROKE, SPILLING FUEL, AND THE METAL SHIELD WAS SCRAPING ON THE ROAD. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO FIRE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10148842
Mileage unknown · Aug 1, 2003
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
THE VEHICLE HAD AN EXHAUST LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL. *AK THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE GAS TANK WHERE THE GAS TANK ENTERED. THERE WAS A RUBBER SEAL WHERE THE METAL PIPE WENT INTO THE TANK. THE RUBBER DISSOLVED FROM THE GAS TANK AND CAUSED GAS TO LEAK OUT. *SCC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10026696
98,000 miles · Jul 10, 2003
Fuel System, GasolineSteering
THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN OUT OF GAS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WARMED UP, IT SHUT OFF. THE CONSUMER FELT THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. *NLM THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. A GRINDING NOISE HAD COME FROM THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. THE PINION GEAR HAD GONE BAD. THE ENTIRE REAR END WAS REPLACED AND THE 20K MILES LATER WAS REPLACED AGAIN…
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THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN OUT OF GAS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WARMED UP, IT SHUT OFF. THE CONSUMER FELT THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. *NLM THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. A GRINDING NOISE HAD COME FROM THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. THE PINION GEAR HAD GONE BAD. THE ENTIRE REAR END WAS REPLACED AND THE 20K MILES LATER WAS REPLACED AGAIN. (THE SAME PROBLEM) *SCC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10017417
Mileage unknown · Oct 31, 2002
Fuel System, Gasoline
WHILE TOWING A TRAILER MY TRUCK LOST COMPLETE POWER, ENGINE DID NOT DIE. I PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF THE ROAD AND IN JUST A MINUTE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY SIX TIMES NOW. TACOMA DEALERSHIP SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. I KNOW OF ONE OTHER PERSON WITH SAME PROBLEM. DT
NHTSA ODI #769144
Mileage unknown · May 13, 2002
Fuel System, GasolinePower Train
WHILE DRIVING, TRANSMISSION WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN LOST POWER.*AK CONSUMER STATES TRANSMISSION HAS DELAYED ENGAGEMENT AND IS SLIPPING ON 2-3 SHIFT. DEALER FOUND TRANSMISSION FRONT PUMP LEAKING DOWN. REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER, PUMP ASSEMBLY, TRANS COOLER LINE AND DRAINED BACK VALVE, WORN CLUTCH. SHIFTER INDICATOR SLIGHTLY…
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WHILE DRIVING, TRANSMISSION WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN LOST POWER.*AK CONSUMER STATES TRANSMISSION HAS DELAYED ENGAGEMENT AND IS SLIPPING ON 2-3 SHIFT. DEALER FOUND TRANSMISSION FRONT PUMP LEAKING DOWN. REPLACED TORQUE CONVERTER, PUMP ASSEMBLY, TRANS COOLER LINE AND DRAINED BACK VALVE, WORN CLUTCH. SHIFTER INDICATOR SLIGHTLY OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. VEHICLE WON'T HOLD ON HILL WITHOUT BRAKES APPLIED. CONSUMER STATES THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT STRONG FUEL SMELL AT DRIVERS DOOR WHEN VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF.
NHTSA ODI #8009747
Mileage unknown · Apr 1, 2002
Fuel System, GasolinePower TrainStructure
THE REAR BUMPER CRACKED FROM A HIT AND RAN ACCIDENT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *YH
NHTSA ODI #564837
Mileage unknown · Nov 27, 2000
Electrical SystemFuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DIED WHILE ENTERING MOVING TRAFFIC, GOING 30 MPH, 2ND TIME THIS HAPPENED. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THIS WAS "NORMAL. " *AK FUEL CELL FAILED. *YH
NHTSA ODI #875520
Mileage unknown · May 30, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolineService Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE SHOES AND PADS FAILED. NLM
NHTSA ODI #784668
NHTSA investigations
4DP03006 · Seat Back Failure
Opened Sep 23, 2003 · Closed Apr 8, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats; Seats:front Assembly:recliner
ODI HAS IDENTIFIED 30 INCIDENTS WHERE IT IS ALLEGED THE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED IN A REAR IMPACT CRASH.THESE INCIDENTS ARE ALLEGED TO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO 23 INJURIES AND TWO DEATHS.THE DATA PRESENTED TO ODI SHOW THAT THE SEAT BACK STRENGTH OF THE FRONT SEATS COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207. SEATING SYSTEM.ACCORDING TO DAIMLERCHRYLSER THE FRONT SEATS WERE DESIGNED TO COLLAPSE REARWARD IN REAR IMPACT CRASHES AS PART OF THE ENERGY ABSORPTIONCAPABILITIES OF THE SEATING SYSTEM TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.RATES OF OCCURANCE WERE COMPARED TO PEER VEHICLES, AND IT WAS SHOWN THAT THE PERFORMACE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE WAS COMPARABLE TO THOSE VEHICLES.IN VIEW OF THE FORGOING, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT NHTSA WOULD ISSUE AN ORDER FOR THE NOTIFICATION REMEDY OF A SAFETY DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS DEFINED BY THE PETITIONER AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION REQUESTED IN THE PETITION.THERFORE, IN VIEW OF THE NEED TO ALLOCATE AND PRIORITIZE THE NHTSA'S LIMITED RESOURCES TO BEST ACCOMPLISH THE AGENCY'S MISSION, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR FURTHER DETAILS, REFER TO ODI'S RESPONSE TO THE PETITION PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER VOL.69, NO. 60 , DATED MARCH 29, 2004.
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Seats
ODI HAS IDENTIFIED 30 INCIDENTS WHERE IT IS ALLEGED THE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED IN A REAR IMPACT CRASH.THESE INCIDENTS ARE ALLEGED TO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO 23 INJURIES AND TWO DEATHS.THE DATA PRESENTED TO ODI SHOW THAT THE SEAT BACK STRENGTH OF THE FRONT SEATS COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207. SEATING SYSTEM.ACCORDING TO DAIMLERCHRYLSER THE FRONT SEATS WERE DESIGNED TO COLLAPSE REARWARD IN REAR IMPACT CRASHES AS PART OF THE ENERGY ABSORPTIONCAPABILITIES OF THE SEATING SYSTEM TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.RATES OF OCCURANCE WERE COMPARED TO PEER VEHICLES, AND IT WAS SHOWN THAT THE PERFORMACE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE WAS COMPARABLE TO THOSE VEHICLES.IN VIEW OF THE FORGOING, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT NHTSA WOULD ISSUE AN ORDER FOR THE NOTIFICATION REMEDY OF A SAFETY DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS DEFINED BY THE PETITIONER AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION REQUESTED IN THE PETITION.THERFORE, IN VIEW OF THE NEED TO ALLOCATE AND PRIORITIZE THE NHTSA'S LIMITED RESOURCES TO BEST ACCOMPLISH THE AGENCY'S MISSION, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR FURTHER DETAILS, REFER TO ODI'S RESPONSE TO THE PETITION PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER VOL.69, NO. 60 , DATED MARCH 29, 2004.
Seats:front Assembly:recliner
ODI HAS IDENTIFIED 30 INCIDENTS WHERE IT IS ALLEGED THE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED IN A REAR IMPACT CRASH.THESE INCIDENTS ARE ALLEGED TO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO 23 INJURIES AND TWO DEATHS.THE DATA PRESENTED TO ODI SHOW THAT THE SEAT BACK STRENGTH OF THE FRONT SEATS COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207. SEATING SYSTEM.ACCORDING TO DAIMLERCHRYLSER THE FRONT SEATS WERE DESIGNED TO COLLAPSE REARWARD IN REAR IMPACT CRASHES AS PART OF THE ENERGY ABSORPTIONCAPABILITIES OF THE SEATING SYSTEM TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.RATES OF OCCURANCE WERE COMPARED TO PEER VEHICLES, AND IT WAS SHOWN THAT THE PERFORMACE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE WAS COMPARABLE TO THOSE VEHICLES.IN VIEW OF THE FORGOING, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT NHTSA WOULD ISSUE AN ORDER FOR THE NOTIFICATION REMEDY OF A SAFETY DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS DEFINED BY THE PETITIONER AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION REQUESTED IN THE PETITION.THERFORE, IN VIEW OF THE NEED TO ALLOCATE AND PRIORITIZE THE NHTSA'S LIMITED RESOURCES TO BEST ACCOMPLISH THE AGENCY'S MISSION, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR FURTHER DETAILS, REFER TO ODI'S RESPONSE TO THE PETITION PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER VOL.69, NO. 60 , DATED MARCH 29, 2004.
DP03002 · Steering Column Separation
Opened May 7, 2003 · Closed Jul 22, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:column
MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PART BECAUSE OF 49 CFR ? 30120(G), NHTSA HAS DECIDED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE PETITION VEHICLES TO 1993-1995 MODELS, EXCLUDING THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1994-1995 DODGE RAM SERIES TRUCKS THAT WERE RECALLED (93V210 & 96V230) FOR STEERING COLUMN FAILURE.IF THE ANALYSIS OF THESE VEHICLES HAD IDENTIFIED A POTENTIAL PROBLEM, THE SCOPE COULD HAVE BEEN EXPANDED IN AN INVESTIGATION.A REVIEW OF ODI'S DATA BASE SHOWS NO RECENT COMPLAINTS AND A LACK OF A COMPLAINT TREND CONCERNING THE SUBJECT ISSUE ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS A WHOLE OR BY INDIVIDUAL MODELS.THEREFORE, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR DETAILS, SEE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE VOLUME 68, NO. 130, JULY 8, 2003.
EA98010 · Headlight Circuit
Opened May 8, 1998 · Closed Dec 10, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
THE HEADLAMP SWITCH IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN OVER-HEAT AND FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF HEAD LAMPS AND POSSIBLY OTHER LIGHTS.DAIMLERCHRYSLER CONDUCTED A SERIES OF TESTS AND DETERMINED THAT THE 3500 SERIES IS PRONE TO GENERATING HEAD LAMP SWITCH TEMPERATURES IN EXCESS OF THE SWITCH LUBRICANT THRESHOLD OF 100 DEGREES CENTIGRADE.WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE LUBRICANT SOLIDIFIES AND ADHERES TO THE SWITCH CONTACH SURFACES INCREASING INTERNAL RESISTANCE AND THERFORE, TEMPERATURE.DAIMLERCHRYSLER INFORMED THE NHTSA THAT IT WOULD INITIATE A RECALL OF 79,3665 MODEL YEAR 1994-1997 DODGE 3500 SERIES RAM TRUCKS ONLY BASED ON ADDITIONAL TESTING FROM WHICH IT DETERMINED THAT THE 1500/2500 SERIES VEHICLES NOMINALLY OPERATE SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW THE TEMPERATURE THRESHOLD OF THE SWITCH LUBRICANT.OWNERS OF 1500/2500 SERIES TRUCKS WERE SENT A NOTIFICATION LETTER ADVISING OF THE PROPER METHODS FOR ADDING AFTERMARKET LIGHTING ACCESSORIES.
PE96022 · Alleged Failure Of Steering Pitman Shaft
Opened Mar 22, 1996 · Closed Jul 31, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman
STEERING BOX OUTPUT (PITMAN) SHAFT BREAKAGE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
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