NHTSA Complaint #10855067 — 2008 DODGE NITRO

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10855067
Vehicle	2008 DODGE NITRO
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 9, 2016
Date Filed	April 12, 2016
Mileage	55,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

I FUELED MY VEHICLE AT A LOCAL GAS STATION AND AT THE END OF THE FILLING THE NITRO SPEWED (BURPED) APPROXIMATELY 1/2 GALLON OF FUEL ONTO THE GROUND. I AM VERY CONCERNED A FIRE MAY START AT THE GAS STATION WHEN THIS HAPPENS. ALSO THE GASOLINE SPEWED ONTO MY LEGS. THE LISTED ITEM POSES A SAFETY HAZARD AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED.

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