1996 Dodge Grand Caravan with leaking fuel tank. Consumer states that she did a search on the internet for recalls and found several for her vehicle. She states that she never received any paperwork from the manufacturer about the recalls.

- Joshua Tree, CA, USA

The contact stated that gas tank had to be replaced. It was falling apart at the top of the tank. When filling the vehicle up with gas it spilled everywhere. The gas was seeping out of the top. He called the dealer and it was not under recall. Updated 11/29/05.

- Penn Valley, CA, USA

1994 Dodge Caravan le, V6, 3.8 L. leaking fuel tank. Fuel leaks when vehicle??S tank is filled. Fuel run off from the top side of fuel tank between the floor and top of gas tank. Vehicle fuel does not leak after 2-4 gallons of fuel is burned. Vehicle has no accident history.

- Clinton, MD, USA

Occasional fuel smell from car for many months. After filling and parking car with rear end on up hill incline noticed gas pouring out from under car from top of gas tank. Took to dealer they said all recalls were performed. They dropped tank and informed me the plastic tank was splitting at the seam on top. Not a Dodge problem. My cost to replace $900. I think this is a manufacturer defect since I have been informed by several outside mechanics that they have replaced quite a few of these Chrysler fuel tanks. The potential for fire is great for some one passing by and flipping a cigarette.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

The consumer stated vehicle was leaking fuel from fuel tank, and has already had three fuel related recalls. There was a defective roll over valve. The vehicle is currently at the dealership. They have not stated why the problem was happening. Also called the manufacturer. The fuel leaked when the tank was relatively full. The problem was noticed four or five months ago. On July 21, 2005 there was fuel under the vehicle. Consumer stated it was his wife's vehicle.

- Helena, MT, USA

The consumer requested reimbursement for fuel tank replacement.. the consumer noticed a leak under the van, and seeing the leak become worse after filling up the vehicle, the consumer discovered the van was leaking gasoline. The fuel tank was replaced.

- Reston, VA, USA

The fuel tank cracked and leaked fuel. The consumer was told that the problem was due to the fuel tank assembly which had additional brackets. The consumer felt that this was a design flaw. Scc

- Park Ridge, IL, USA

While traveling on highway there was a fuel smell coming from inside of the vents, and fuel was leaking from underneath the vehicle. Built in check on top of fuel tank was cracked and leaking...

- Grand Island, NH, USA

Fuel tank leaked profusely when full. Tank had a leaky vent on top repaired cost $300. I noticed several of these tanks setting around the dealers repair area that have been replaced.

- Owensboro, KY, USA

The fuel tank was leaking fuel.

- Sececa, MO, USA

Fuel tank developed a crack and caused fuel leakages. Dealer notifed. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Imperial Beach, CA, USA

Recall 99-V2-216-000/ manufacturer 'sid recall 895 concening fuel leak from tank immediately after it was filled. Consumer never got a chance to pull off from the gas station after paying, and noticed at least half was on the ground. Dealer was notified, and never located cause of problem.vehicle was previously serviced for a recalls in January and April of 2002 for fuel leakage.

- Dover, DE, USA

Vehicle has a hole on top of gas tank, and tank is leaking gasoline. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA

Consumer stated gas tank would only hold 14 gallons, dealer replaced gas tank, approximately 3000 miles later, consumer complained that the tank was only holding 16 gallons, dealer replaced the tank leveler and new gauge, however in doing so a plug had been overlooked and caused a fuel leak when consumer attempted to fill the tank, around 6000 miles later, consumer stated again that the tank was only holding 16 gallons, dealer stated that when tank was on empty it still had 2-3 gallons in reserve, dealer later replaced gas tank for the second time along with O-rings and a nut lock spacer.

- Whittier, CA, USA

After filling up fuel tank consumer was driving up an upgrade when front seam on gas tank split and allowed gas to leak out, putting vapors in passenger compartment. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced fuel tank.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

Fuel tank leaks when filled full with fuel and has a strong odor of gasoline inside and outside. Fuel odor is nauseatng.

- Layton, UT, USA

This is a followup on ODI 757393 submitted on 1/24/2002 and amended 1/27/2002. Upon towed return of vehicle to service agent repair shop, service agent investigated visible gasoline leak. Upon careful examination of the replacement vent assembly, service agent reported that while the part "looked" like the right part; it indeed was an incorrect part. The service agent said the part was previously packaged and shipped in a box with the correct part number; however in conversations with DaimlerChrysler, it was only then determined to be an incorrect part. They could only distinquish the part by its vendor manufacturer's "casting number" cast into the assembly. Chrysler verified that this was indeed an incorrect part; and a replacement vent assembly was ordered and replaced. This alleviated the prevous leak. Service agent reports his technician could not distinguish the incorrect part from the real part, and felt it was securely tightened, but the apparent clearances and slight size differences allowed the gasoline leak to develop. No leak was further noted with the complete fill-up of the gas tank by the owner. It is noted that the service agent had no "special" procedure for testing the gas-tightness of the gas tank as he had not previously filled the tank to overflow to check same. This appears to be a "deficiency" in tank replacement procedure, as it was only when the owner subsequently filled the tank that the original leak was ever detected.

- Mechanicsburg, PA, USA

Owner reported raw fuel odor after filling fuel tank. Previous tsb #845 recall (O-ring) was performed 04/21/2000 and verified ok. Service agent reports vent assembly on gas tank defective and leaking. Fix involved complete replacement of gas tank with new model, as present vent assembly is no longer manufactured nor compatible with original tank. Dodge post warranty participated for 50% of matl cost of tank only. Dissatisfied owner made to incur $302 matl/$100 labor + tax to incur fix. Owner requested defective part; Dodge service agent refused citing not applicable to extended post warranty offer and need for service rep to account for same. Would only release part if owner fully paid for fix. (sounded like a ruse.) owner was forced to accept offer in light of safety concerns. Suggest investigation of defective part, as currently held by service agent and why original part is no longer available to accommodate repair making the fix to manufacturer's new designs(desires)? owner has expressed his total dissatisfaction to service agent with no results, short of suggested withdrawal of offer. Service manager suggested if owner did not wish to participate in the "fix" he would suggest that the owner not completely fill up the gas tank. Owner notes an extremely close proximitiy of the defective original (and replaced) plastic vent assembly to rear muffler assembly. The replacement tank is also plastic. The original gas tank was reported to be "good" at time of recall, and at time of replacement. Service manager alluded to free replacement of tanks shown to buckle or bow at time of recall #845. Similar offer was not extended at present time of replacement of gas tank.

- Mechanicsburg, PA, USA

Plastic fuel tank ruptured for no apparent reason-gasoline leaked into garage.

- Lee's Summit, MO, USA

When vehicle was parked on a decline, fuel would leak out when it was full or 3/4 full. Mechanic indicated ball unit that prevents fuel from leaking out of the tank convertor was failing and not sealing it off.

- Newport, NC, USA