Grand Cherokees gas tank fires 1993-2004
Grand Cherokees gas tank fires 1993-2004
U.S. safety officials have opened an investigation into three million Jeep Grand Cherokees over reports that defective gas tanks could cause fires in some crashes.
The preliminary investigation, begun Monday by the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration, is the first step in determining whether a recall of the popular Chrysler-made SUV is necessary. The investigation covers Grand Cherokees in model years 1993 to 2004.
The advocacy group Center for Auto Safety in October asked NHTSA to review whether the gas tank’s position below the rear bumper and behind the rear axle could cause fuel to spill if the SUV were struck from behind. The group also said that the neck of the fuel tank could tear off in crashes.
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on Aug 24 2010. Filed under Car Reviews.
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