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hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 155,000 miles
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The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Dakota. While the vehicle was parked at the contact's residence, the fuel tank detached from the vehicle without warning. An independent mechanic was contacted and came to the contact's house. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and confirmed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The fuel tank was strapped to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic where it was currently being repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The VIN was unknown.
- Escanaba, MI, USA
- Sault Sainte Marie, MI, USA