Fuel System Gasoline Problem on the 1995 DODGE NEON
Car problem(s) with the 1995 DODGE NEON.
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Problem with Fuel System Gasoline
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Sep 30, 2011 - Zimmerman, MN - Gasoline
I HAVE OWNED SEVERAL FIRST GENERATION (1995-1999) DODGE AND PLYMOUTH NEONS. WITHOUT EXCEPTION, ALL OF THEM HAVE/HAD CORROSION ON THE FUEL FILLER PIPE THAT WAS SO BAD THAT GASOLINE SPILLED ON THE GROUND WHEN THEY WERE FILLED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND IS NOT, IN MY EXPERIENCE, NORMAL.
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Apr 27, 2009 - La Mesa, CA - Gasoline
GAS TANK LEAK (VERY SLOW AND GRADUAL). NOTICED ONLY WHILE PARKED, LEFT DROPS ON GARAGE FLOOR. CAR ALSO HAD BAD HEAD GASKETS, PARKING BRAKE, AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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Jun 18, 2008 - Egg Harbor Township, NJ - Gasoline
PEELING PAINT ON MY 1995 DODGE NEON. I AM ON MY THIRD TRANSMISSION, REPLACED AIR CONDITIONER BECAUSE OF SMOKE UNDER HOOD, BRAKES, ROTORS, FUEL LEAKING, VALVE COVER GASKET, HEAD GASKET, NO OIL IN ENGINE HAD IT TOWED. I ALSO IN THE TIME I OWN MY NEON I HAVE HAD ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS. AFTER REPLACING ALL THIS I ONLY HAD ONE RECALL SENT TO ME ON THE STEERING COUPLER. I HAD THAT FIXED AT THE DEALER. BUT, I HAVEN'T HAD ANY OTHER RECALLS SENT TO ME. 2 TRANSMISSIONS AND ALOT OF MONEY SPENT ON A LEMON.
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Feb 12, 2007 - Elkhorn, WI - Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly
REPLACED RUSTED OUT FUEL TANK THAT LEAKED FUEL AFTER FILLING IT MORE THEN HALF-FULL. REPAIRED RUSTED OUT FUEL INLET TUBE ( LEAKED WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK) FUEL TANKS WAS RECYCLED AND STILL USING INLET TUBE.
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Aug 01, 2003 - Hopewell Junction, NY - Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly, Filler Pipe And Cap
WHILE PUMPING FUEL CONSUMER NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM UNDRNEATH THE VEHICLE. DEALER STATED GAS TANK FILLER PIPE WAS CORRODED.
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Jul 24, 2003 - Kaneohe, HI - Gasoline
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND THE VEHICLE LEAKED GASOLINE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE.
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Jul 17, 2003 - Kamuela, HI - Gasoline, Delivery, Fuel Pump
FUEL PUMP (20A) FUSE RANDOMLY BLOWS. 30A FUSES USED AND ALSO RANDOMLY BLOW CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. NO INDICATION OF PROBLEM WITH FUEL PUMP ITSELF. O2 SENSOR AND EGR VALVE HAS BEEN REPLACED. MECHANICS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO ISOLATE THE CAUSE BUT HAVE FOUND DIFFERENT VARIATIONS OF CIRCUIT/WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR THIS '95 NEON SPORT MODEL VEHICLE. MECHANICS HAVE ALSO RECEIVED VARYING ADVICE FROM DODGE DEALERSHIPS ON THE CAUSE AND REMEDY. RESULT IS SAFETY HAZARD TO VEHICLE DRIVER AND OCCUPANTS IF THE SYSTEM FAILS IN TRAFFIC.
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Oct 09, 2001 - Rochester, MN - Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly, Filler Pipe And Cap
I DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE HAD CORRODED AND SEPARATED FROM THE FUEL FILLER DOOR ASSEMBLY (PIPE FROM FUEL FILLER DOOR TO FUEL TANK). FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE WAS FOUND LOOSE AND DANGLING WITHIN THE RIGHT REAR FENDER BEHIND THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL. FORTUNATELY, NO APPARENT LOSS OF GASOLINE WAS DETECTED AT THE POINT OF DISCOVERY. CONTACT THE LOCAL CHRYSLER/DODGE SERVICE REP INDICATED THAT THEY HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF THIS TYPE OF SAFETY DEFECT AND NO RECALL ON RECORD. I AM PROCEED WITH THE REPAIR OF THIS SAFETY DEFECT AT MY OWN EXPENSE.
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Oct 09, 2001 - Oklahoma City, OK - Gasoline, Delivery
BLEEDER VALVE CAP CRACKED, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE CAR. OCCURED 3 DIFFERENT TIMES. OIL LEAK OCCURRED FROM THE HEAD GASKET. ERRATIC AND DIFFICULTY WHEN ACCELERATING.
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Jul 26, 2001 - Memphis, TN - Gasoline, Delivery
OIL LEAKS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM/ TRANSMISSION, AND FUEL LINE FAILED.
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Apr 06, 2001 - Pittsburgh, PA - Gasoline, Delivery, Fuel Pump
THE FUEL PUMP HAS FAILED SIX TIMES WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. NLM
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Jan 18, 2001 - Ft Irwin, CA - Gasoline, Delivery
A FUEL LEAK WAS PRESENT INSIDE OF VEHICLE. ALSO, BRAKES MADE SQUEAKING NOISE ON RIGHT SIDE OFF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED.
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Jan 13, 2001 - Warner Robins, GA - Gasoline, Fuel Injection System, Injectors
THE CLAMP ON THE FUEL INJECTOR LINE CAME OFF/LOOSE ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. WHEN IT DID, GAS SPEWED ON THE ENGINE (HOT FROM RUNNING) AND THE CAR DIED, OBVIOUSLY, SINCE IT WAS NOT GETTING ANY FUEL INTO THE ENGINE. THE FIRST TIME, I HAD TO BE TOWED SINCE I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS. THE SECOND TIME, I STILL HAD TO BE TOWED, BUT THEY WERE ABLE TO REATTACH THE CLAMP. THE CLAMP DID NOT BREAK, IT JUST CAME LOOSE BOTH TIMES. THE PART WAS REPLACED THE FIRST TIME, NOT THE SECOND. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS SINCE, BUT I ALWAYS WONDER IF IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. I'M CONCERNED THAT IF IT DOES, THERE'S A POSSIBILITY OF THE ENGINE CATCHING ON FIRE OR EXPLODING. I DON'T KNOW THAT MUCH ABOUT IT, BUT I WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW IN CASE ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM. OF COURSE, THEY MAY NOT HAVE SURVIVED TO TELL ABOUT IT. :( THANK YOU.
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Jan 02, 2001 - Mt. Pleasant, MI - Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly
09/13/2000-HEAD GASKET, TIMING BELT, WATER PUMP ALL FAILED. 8/1/2000-FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING.
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Jun 14, 2000 - Gray, ME - Gasoline, Fuel Injection System, Injectors
HEAD GASKET FAILURE CAUSING CAR TO OVERHEAT. DON'T KNOW YET IF DAMAGE TO HEAD. CAR HAS SEVERAL ELECTRICAL "GLITCHES" THAT DON'T AFFECT SAFETY. HAS ALSO FAILED TWICE BEFORE - FUEL TANK SENSOR CAUSED CAR TO NEVER REGISTER LESS THAN 1/4 TANK SO RAN OUT OF GAS. ALSO ANOTHER TYPE OF FUEL SENSOR CAUSED CAR TO LOSE POWER - GAVE IMPRESSION THAT CAR WAS LOSING INJECTORS.
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Jun 02, 2000 - Georgetown, TX - Gasoline, Delivery, Fuel Pump
FUEL PUMP - HAS EXTRA PORT THAT IS CAPPED WITH A NON-REENFORCED RUBBER CAP. THE RUBBER CAP APPEARS TO HAVE EXPLODED ON THE END OF THE CAP WHILE THE CAR WAS SITTING IN A PARKING LOT. THE RUPTURE OF THE CAP ALLOWED GASOLINE TO DRIP ABOUT 1 DROP PER SECOND. ON THIS CAR THE EXHAUST PIPES ARE CLOSE TO THE FUEL TANK. GAS FUMES WERE HIGHLY NOTICEABLE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THANK GOODNESS FOR NONSMOKER, NO SPARKS, AND A GUARDIAN ANGEL...MY DAUGTHER DROVE THE CAR 7 MILES HOME. THIS REMINDS ME OF THE FORD PINTO FIRE POSSIBILITIES. MOPAR PARTS DOES NOT STOCK THE RUBBER CAP (MAYBE $1) BUT WILL SELL THE ENTIRE FUEL PUMP FOR JUST UNDER $300 PLUS INSTALLATION. 2) ENGINE - ENGINE FAILED ON CYLINDER 4 WITH LOST POWER, ETC. HAD WARRANTY AND MOST OF PART/LABOR COVERED. CALLED CHRYSLER HOTLINE SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS ASSURED THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS BEING REPORTED WITH THIS CAR (SAME STORY AT DEALER). 3) BRAKES/AIR CONDITIONER - FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER CAR 1 YR OLD, WARRANTY COVERED MOST OF COSTS 4) THE FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP COMPONENT IS THE MOST STARTLING OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. I SINCERELY HOPE THAT NO OTHER NEON OWNER EVER EXPERIENCES THIS PART FAILURE.
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May 12, 2000 - Commack, NY - Gasoline, Delivery, Fuel Pump
FUEL PUMP FAILED. NLM
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Feb 08, 2000 - Akron, OH - Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly, Filler Pipe And Cap
SMELLED GAS BUT DIDN'T NOTICE ANY LEAK OR PROBLEM UNTIL ATTEMPTING TO REFILL GAS TANK. AT THAT POINT, NOTICED THAT FILLER TUBE HAD CORRODED AND BROKE AWAY FROM REFILL THROAT MOUNTING. DEALER SAID IT WAS CORRODED, BUT NOT UNDER RECALL.
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Oct 27, 1999 - Waterdown, Ontario, CD - Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly
FUEL TANK LEVEL UNIT FAILED. MJS
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Jul 22, 1999 - Staten Island, NY - Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly
DRIVER MADE RIGHT TURN , STEERING LOCKED UP ,LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND CRASHED ONTO A CURB WHEN THE GAS TANK RUPTURED, CAUSING 4 DEATHS AND TWO WERE SEVERELY BURNED AND 1 HAD MINOR BURNS. ALL WERE OCCUPANTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THREE IN FRONT AND FOUR IN THE BACK. GAS TANK HAD NO ROTECTIVE SHIELD.
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Jun 24, 1999 - Apple Valley, CA - Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly
HAVE HAD SEVRAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASE,THE HEADGASKET LEAK OIL,NEEDS TO BE REPLACED/AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT AND NOW IT OVERHEATS ,FUEL GAUGE WENT OUT AND HAD TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP.WHEN IT RAINS CAR FLOODS INSIDE AND TRUCK,SHOCKS FRONT AND BACK HAVE TO BE REPLACED.
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Feb 08, 1999 - Pensacola, FL - Gasoline, Delivery
NEOPRENE COVER OVER FUEL DRAIN NIPPLE CRACKED, CAUSING FUEL LEAK. PART LIKELY COSTS $2. HILL KELLY DODGE (DEALER) INSISTED THE ONLY MEANS TO CORRECT WAS TO REPLACE ENTIRE FUEL PUMP FOR $365. THEY ALLOWED ME TO LEAVE WITH THE LEAK AFTER I REFUSED TO PAY $365, AND DEALER FAILED TO REPLACE SAFETY SHIELD OVER THE AREA WHERE FUEL PUMP/ FILTER/WIRES, AND TUBES WERE LOCATED, THUS ALLOWING FOR POSSIBILITY OF OBJECT IMPACT WITH FUEL ASSEMBLY.
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Aug 18, 1998 - Toledo, OH - Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly
FUEL TANK ONLY HOLDS APPROX. 4 GALLON OF FUEL.
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Jun 23, 1998 - Orlando, FL - Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly, Filler Pipe And Cap
THE VEHICLE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK LEAKED FUEL DUE TO A HOLE IN THE SEAL WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A FIRE. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM.
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May 05, 1998 - Sanger, CA - Gasoline, Delivery, Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
FUEL LINES FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE.
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Feb 10, 1998 - Miami, FL - Gasoline, Delivery, Fuel Pump
FUEL PUMP FAILED.
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Nov 04, 1997 - Detroit, MI - Gasoline, Delivery
RECALL REPAIR WORK ON THE BRAKE/FUEL PUMP ISOLATOR WAS COMPLETED HOWEVER AFTER PICKING UP VEHICLE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS, ADDITIONAL REPAIRS OF THE IGNITION COIL, THROTTLE BODY AND O2 SENSOR SWITCH FAILED, POSSIBLE INCOMPLETE REMEDY.
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Oct 27, 1997 - Starkville, MS - Gasoline, Fuel Injection System, Injectors
FUEL INJECTOR CLOGGED.
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Oct 27, 1997 - Starkville, MS - Gasoline, Storage
FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT FAILED.
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Sep 26, 1997 - Marietta, GA - Gasoline, Delivery, Fuel Pump
WHILE DRIIVNG THE VEHICLE ON EXPRESSWAY, GOING (70) MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ENGINE JUST STOPPED. THE VEHILCE WAS TOWED AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM ON 9/25/97. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, AND DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE.
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Sep 22, 1997 - Starkville, MS - Gasoline, Delivery, Fuel Pump
FUEL PUMP AND CIRCUIT FAILED.
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Sep 22, 1997 - Starkville, MS - Gasoline, Fuel Injection System, Injectors
CLOGGED FUEL INJECTOR, CAUSING VAPOR LOCK.
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Sep 11, 1997 - Canandaigu, NY - Gasoline, Delivery, Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
DURING RECALL WORK ON THE FUEL AND BRAKE LINES, RUST WAS NOTICED ON 3 OR 4 OF THE LINES. THE DEALER DID NOT REPLACE THE LINES AS DIRECTED BUT INSTEAD ONLY SPRAYED UNDERCOATING MATERIAL ON RUSTED LINES.
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Feb 06, 1997 - Elk River, MN - Gasoline, Delivery, Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD TO ORDER PARTS, PARTS ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE. RECALL#96V228000.
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Jan 24, 1997 - Plainsboro, NJ - Gasoline, Delivery
FUEL PUMP HOSE FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKING PRIOR TO RECALL WORK.
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Jan 16, 1997 - Virginia Beach, VA - Gasoline, Delivery, Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER THAT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
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Dec 18, 1996 - Yonkers, NY - Gasoline, Delivery, Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
NHTSA RECALL 96V228, BRAKE AND FUEL TUBE; CHRYSLER AVE JEEP EARLIEST APPOINTMENT IS (20) DAYS FROM 18TH OF DECEMBER. THREE OTHER DEALERSHIP IN AREA HAVE A LATER DATE FOR RECALL SERVICE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
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Dec 17, 1996 - Highland, IL - Gasoline, Fuel Injection System
VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 20 MPH.
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Aug 14, 1996 - South Bend, IN - Gasoline, Delivery, Fuel Pump
FUEL PUMP FAILURE.
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Jun 24, 1996 - Kearny, NJ - Gasoline, Delivery, Fuel Pump
FUEL PUMP FAILED.
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Jun 17, 1996 - Searsboro, IA - Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly
FUEL GAUGE FAILED.
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Jun 17, 1996 - Searsboro, IA - Gasoline, Carburetor System
IDLE AIR CONTROL MODULE FAILED.
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Jun 03, 1996 - Copperascove, TX - Gasoline, Delivery, Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
THE GAS LINE RUPTURED AND SPRAYED GASOLINE ON THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND ALMOST STARTED A FIRE.PLEASE DESCRIBE.
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Apr 11, 1996 - Dexter, MO - Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly
FUEL TANK IS LOW GROUND, CAUSES FUEL LEAK WHILE DRIVING.
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Dec 28, 1995 - Olathe, KS - Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly
PRESSURE SENSOR SWITCH IN THE GAS TANK DEFECTIVE, ALLOWED TOO MUCH GAS TO THE ENGINE, RESULTING IN A FIRE. TT
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Oct 04, 1995 - Delaware, OH - Gasoline, Delivery, Fuel Pump
VEHICLE STALLS OUT AT ANY SPEED, WITH AND WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL ON. TT DEALERSHIP REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND VEHICLE SEEMS TO BE OPERATING OKAY, HOWEVER PRIOR TO CONSUMER PURCHASING VEHICLE, FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED BEFORE 453 MILES WERE ON VEHICLE.
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Oct 03, 1995 - Porterville, CA - Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly
FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE CAUGHT FIRE WHEN FILLING UP THE TANK. TT
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Sep 19, 1995 - Mission Vi, CA - Gasoline, Delivery, Fuel Pump
FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILED.
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Feb 06, 1995 - Lexington , KY - Gasoline, Delivery, Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
SMELLING FUEL FUMES IN THE CAR AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. REFIT FILTER HOSE AT TANK. TT
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Nov 12, 1994 - Exton , PA - Gasoline, Delivery, Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
FUEL TANK HOSE FAILED, CAUSING GASOLINE LEAK/FUMES.
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