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11 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Sep 9, 2006
Tires
FOR OVER TWO YEARS NOW I HAVE HAD A SEVERE WOBBLE ON THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE. I HAVE MET TWO OTHER PEOPLE THAT OWN A 1992 AND 1993 THAT COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. AT 50 MPH THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE WILL WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY AND FEELS LIKE THE TIRE IS GOING TO SNAP OFF. THE ENTIRE FRONT END HAS BEEN REPLACED ALONG WITH THE T…
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FOR OVER TWO YEARS NOW I HAVE HAD A SEVERE WOBBLE ON THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE. I HAVE MET TWO OTHER PEOPLE THAT OWN A 1992 AND 1993 THAT COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. AT 50 MPH THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE WILL WOBBLE UNCONTROLLABLY AND FEELS LIKE THE TIRE IS GOING TO SNAP OFF. THE ENTIRE FRONT END HAS BEEN REPLACED ALONG WITH THE TIRES, IN AN ON-GOING TRIAL AND ERROR PROCESS OF ATTEMPTING TO DISCOVER WHAT IS CAUSING THE SEVERE WOBBLE AND HOW TO CORRECT IT. WE'VE HAD AROUND $5,000 IN PARTS REPLACED IN THE FRONT END, TO NO AVAIL. THE WOBBLE IS WORSE THAN EVER AND THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I NEED HELP. ANY RECALLS? *JB
NHTSA ODI #10167742
Mileage unknown · Aug 13, 2003
Tires
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10033779
Mileage unknown · Dec 20, 2001
Tires
DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE THE TIRE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE SIDEWALL GAVE AWAY. I WENT TO THE FIRESTONE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TIRE WAS NOT ON RECALL AND IT MUST OF BEEN A ROAD HAZARD PROBLEM OF WHICH I COULD NOT FIND . I REPLACED THE TIRE WITH A DIFFERENT BRAND AND DEALER. I STILL HAVE THE TIRE IN POSSESION. THE OTHE…
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DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE THE TIRE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE SIDEWALL GAVE AWAY. I WENT TO THE FIRESTONE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TIRE WAS NOT ON RECALL AND IT MUST OF BEEN A ROAD HAZARD PROBLEM OF WHICH I COULD NOT FIND . I REPLACED THE TIRE WITH A DIFFERENT BRAND AND DEALER. I STILL HAVE THE TIRE IN POSSESION. THE OTHER 3 TIRES ARE STILL ON THE VEHICLE AND APPEAR TO BE IN GREAT CONDITION.*AK (DOT NUMBER: HYHL1PY049 TIRESIZE: P23575R15)
NHTSA ODI #755881
Mileage unknown · Oct 3, 2001
EquipmentTires
FIRESTONE TIRE SEPERATION INCIDENT. HAVE TO PUT GAS IN THE AIR CONDITION SYSTEM EVERY YEAR AND IT STILL LEAKS.
NHTSA ODI #9003401
Mileage unknown · Nov 7, 2000
Tires
TIRE SIZE 22575R15AT WITH 23,000 MILES ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT REAR RIGHT TIRE WAS FLAT. CONSUMER TOOK TIRE TO TIRE SHOP, AND WAS TOLD THAT TIRE WAS SPLIT DOWN AND WAS DRY ROTTED FROM THE INSIDE AT ONLY 23,000 MILES.*AK THE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *YH
NHTSA ODI #874594
Mileage unknown · Sep 8, 2000
Tires
ON 4/28/2000 I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 65 MPH IN EL PASO, TX, WHEN THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE OF MY 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHEN THE LEFT REAR TIRE FAILED, THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VERY VIOLENTLY AND THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE SWUNG AROUND TO THE RIGHT. AT THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE STARTED TIPPING…
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ON 4/28/2000 I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 65 MPH IN EL PASO, TX, WHEN THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE OF MY 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHEN THE LEFT REAR TIRE FAILED, THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VERY VIOLENTLY AND THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE SWUNG AROUND TO THE RIGHT. AT THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE STARTED TIPPING TO THE RIGHT AND THEN THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A REST. THIS OCCURRED DURING 5PM RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON A VERY BUSY ROAD. I WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY THAT I DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES BUT MY VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE REAR LEFT WHEEL WELL AND BODY DAMAGE WHERE THE TREAD CAME OFF AND HIT THE BACK END OF THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED AT A FIRESTONE DEALER IN 6/1996. THE TIRES WERE FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ATX TIRES. UNFORTUNATLEY, I NO LONGER HAVE THE FAILED TIRE SINCE I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. I DO HAVE ALL THE RECEIPTS SHOWING THE PURCHASE OF THE FIRESTONE TIRES AS WELL AS DOCUMENTATION ON REPLACEMENT TIRES AS WELL AS RECEIPTS FOR THE PARTS ON MY VEHICLE THAT HAD TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO THE TIRE FAILURE. AGAIN, I WAS VERY LUCKY, SO I URGE YOU TO PREVENT THIS SITUATION FROM OCCURING IN THE FUTURE IF AT ALL POSSIBLE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 30X9.5XR15 )
NHTSA ODI #730763
Mileage unknown · Sep 8, 2000
Tires
ON 4/28/2000 I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 65 MPH IN EL PASO, TX, WHEN THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE OF MY 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHEN THE LEFT REAR TIRE FAILED, THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VERY VIOLENTLY AND THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE SWUNG AROUND TO THE RIGHT. AT THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE STARTED TIPPING…
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ON 4/28/2000 I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 65 MPH IN EL PASO, TX, WHEN THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE OF MY 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHEN THE LEFT REAR TIRE FAILED, THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VERY VIOLENTLY AND THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE SWUNG AROUND TO THE RIGHT. AT THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE STARTED TIPPING TO THE RIGHT AND THEN THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A REST. THIS OCCURRED DURING 5PM RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON A VERY BUSY ROAD. I WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY THAT I DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES BUT MY VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE REAR LEFT WHEEL WELL AND BODY DAMAGE WHERE THE TREAD CAME OFF AND HIT THE BACK END OF THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED AT A FIRESTONE DEALER IN 6/1996. THE TIRES WERE FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ATX TIRES. UNFORTUNATLEY, I NO LONGER HAVE THE FAILED TIRE SINCE I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. I DO HAVE ALL THE RECEIPTS SHOWING THE PURCHASE OF THE FIRESTONE TIRES AS WELL AS DOCUMENTATION ON REPLACEMENT TIRES AS WELL AS RECEIPTS FOR THE PARTS ON MY VEHICLE THAT HAD TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO THE TIRE FAILURE. AGAIN, I WAS VERY LUCKY, SO I URGE YOU TO PREVENT THIS SITUATION FROM OCCURING IN THE FUTURE IF AT ALL POSSIBLE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 30X9.5XR15 )
NHTSA ODI #730760
Mileage unknown · Sep 5, 2000
Tires
TREAD SEPARATION - TREAD CAME OFF TIRE INTACT, SEPARATION FROM SIDEWALL AND INNER FABRIC. PICTURES TAKEN OF TIRE AT LOCATION. CURRENTLY HAVE TIRE AT HOME FOR INSPECTION. GOODYEAR TIRE COMPANY CONTACTED AND A REPORT FILED AT DEALERSHIP IN ST. GEORGE, UT., FILE #417110. GOODYEAR DEALER MADE INSPECTION OF TIRE AND GAVE INSPECTION R…
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TREAD SEPARATION - TREAD CAME OFF TIRE INTACT, SEPARATION FROM SIDEWALL AND INNER FABRIC. PICTURES TAKEN OF TIRE AT LOCATION. CURRENTLY HAVE TIRE AT HOME FOR INSPECTION. GOODYEAR TIRE COMPANY CONTACTED AND A REPORT FILED AT DEALERSHIP IN ST. GEORGE, UT., FILE #417110. GOODYEAR DEALER MADE INSPECTION OF TIRE AND GAVE INSPECTION REPORT TO GOODYEAR AT TIME OF REPORT. GOODYEAR ONLY WILLING TO GIVE "PRO-RATED" COST REPLACEMET OF TIRE AT THIS TIME, FOR DEFECTIVE TIRE REPLACEMENT. ALL TIRES ON JEEP ARE ORIGINAL TIRES DELIVERED WITH JEEP AT TIME OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. DEALER INSPECTION STATES 4/32" DEPTH REMAINING ON TIRE AT TIME OF FAILURE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P225/70R15 )
NHTSA ODI #730253
Mileage unknown · Aug 19, 1997
Tires
UPON APPLYING BRAKES BOTH TIRES ON PASSENGERS SIDE BLEW OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO FLIP OVER.
NHTSA ODI #521100
Mileage unknown · Sep 13, 1995
TiresCrash
GOODYEAR INVICTA TIRES HAD INSUFFICIENT TREAD TO CHANNEL WATER, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH CAUSED ACCIDENT/DEATHS. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *DSH
NHTSA ODI #488098
NHTSA investigations
15EA12005 · Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires
Opened Jun 12, 2012 · Closed Nov 14, 2014
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings; Fuel System, Gasoline:storage; Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly; Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58 injuries) involving the SVs.Based on this analysis, ODI issued a Recall Request Letter (RRL) on June 3, 2013 requesting that Chrysler recall the Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles due to the rate of fatal, non-fatal fire, and fuel leak incidents when compared to peer vehicles (compact and medium SUVs) built during the same time period.In the RRL, ODI described how the location of the aft-mounted fuel tank made the SVs vulnerable to rear impact crash fuel tank failures.During the analysis, besides the high speed/high severity crashes present in both the SV and peer vehicles, ODI observed a significant number of low and moderate speed rear impact crash related fires and leaks, particularly in the Liberty.The data also demonstrated that SVs originally equipped with towing hitch receivers (trailer hitches) appeared to be under-represented in rear-impact related fuel tank failures.In the RRL, ODI requested that Chrysler provide its response by June 18, 2013, otherwise NHTSA might proceed to an Initial Decision that the SVs contain a safety-related defect.Chrysler responded to the RRL on June 4, 2013 and vigorously disputed the tentative findings of the RRL.Among other things, Chrysler argued that the SVs had an overall safety record superior to their peers, met or exceeded all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) and only experienced fires in severe high energy rear impacts.Nonetheless, while continuing to maintain that the SVs did not contain a safety-related defect, Chrysler proposed a recall (13V-252) of approximately 2.5M (1.6M currently registered) model year (MY) 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee (ZJ) and MY 2002-2007 Liberty (KJ) vehicles on June 18, 2013.The recall remedy submitted by Chrysler would employ a hitch receiver assembly consisting of a steel cross-member behind the fuel tank with forward-projecting arms bolted to the frame rails on either side of the fuel tank.For the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee, Chrysler indicated it would conduct a customer satisfaction campaign and inspect vehicles equipped with aftermarket tow hitch receivers, and if necessary, replace any such hitch receivers whose conditionmay increase the risk of fuel system failure in rear crashes.Examination of the available data established that the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee did not pose the same magnitude of safety risk as the MY 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee and MY 2002-2007 Liberty, particularly in low and moderate speed rear impacts.Because the agency has concluded that the vehicles do not present an unreasonable risk to safety, ODI is closing its investigation of the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee.Although it was not within the scope of the Petition initiating this investigation or the Preliminary Evaluation preceding this EA, ODI also examined the performance of the MY 1993 - 2001 Cherokee as part of this investigation.NHTSA's assessment of the available data for the Cherokee did not establish an unreasonable risk in comparison to peer vehicles.ODI does not approve proposed defect remedies.While offering to install hitch receiver assemblies on the MY 1993-1998 Grand Cherokees and 2002-2007 Liberty, Chrysler did not, in ODI's view, provide enough evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed remedy in rear impacts.The Complete Summary for this Closing Resume (EA12-005) can be seen by
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Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58 injuries) involving the SVs.Based on this analysis, ODI issued a Recall Request Letter (RRL) on June 3, 2013 requesting that Chrysler recall the Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles due to the rate of fatal, non-fatal fire, and fuel leak incidents when compared to peer vehicles (compact and medium SUVs) built during the same time period.In the RRL, ODI described how the location of the aft-mounted fuel tank made the SVs vulnerable to rear impact crash fuel tank failures.During the analysis, besides the high speed/high severity crashes present in both the SV and peer vehicles, ODI observed a significant number of low and moderate speed rear impact crash related fires and leaks, particularly in the Liberty.The data also demonstrated that SVs originally equipped with towing hitch receivers (trailer hitches) appeared to be under-represented in rear-impact related fuel tank failures.In the RRL, ODI requested that Chrysler provide its response by June 18, 2013, otherwise NHTSA might proceed to an Initial Decision that the SVs contain a safety-related defect.Chrysler responded to the RRL on June 4, 2013 and vigorously disputed the tentative findings of the RRL.Among other things, Chrysler argued that the SVs had an overall safety record superior to their peers, met or exceeded all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) and only experienced fires in severe high energy rear impacts.Nonetheless, while continuing to maintain that the SVs did not contain a safety-related defect, Chrysler proposed a recall (13V-252) of approximately 2.5M (1.6M currently registered) model year (MY) 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee (ZJ) and MY 2002-2007 Liberty (KJ) vehicles on June 18, 2013.The recall remedy submitted by Chrysler would employ a hitch receiver assembly consisting of a steel cross-member behind the fuel tank with forward-projecting arms bolted to the frame rails on either side of the fuel tank.For the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee, Chrysler indicated it would conduct a customer satisfaction campaign and inspect vehicles equipped with aftermarket tow hitch receivers, and if necessary, replace any such hitch receivers whose conditionmay increase the risk of fuel system failure in rear crashes.Examination of the available data established that the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee did not pose the same magnitude of safety risk as the MY 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee and MY 2002-2007 Liberty, particularly in low and moderate speed rear impacts.Because the agency has concluded that the vehicles do not present an unreasonable risk to safety, ODI is closing its investigation of the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee.Although it was not within the scope of the Petition initiating this investigation or the Preliminary Evaluation preceding this EA, ODI also examined the performance of the MY 1993 - 2001 Cherokee as part of this investigation.NHTSA's assessment of the available data for the Cherokee did not establish an unreasonable risk in comparison to peer vehicles.ODI does not approve proposed defect remedies.While offering to install hitch receiver assemblies on the MY 1993-1998 Grand Cherokees and 2002-2007 Liberty, Chrysler did not, in ODI's view, provide enough evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed remedy in rear impacts.The Complete Summary for this Closing Resume (EA12-005) can be seen by
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58 injuries) involving the SVs.Based on this analysis, ODI issued a Recall Request Letter (RRL) on June 3, 2013 requesting that Chrysler recall the Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles due to the rate of fatal, non-fatal fire, and fuel leak incidents when compared to peer vehicles (compact and medium SUVs) built during the same time period.In the RRL, ODI described how the location of the aft-mounted fuel tank made the SVs vulnerable to rear impact crash fuel tank failures.During the analysis, besides the high speed/high severity crashes present in both the SV and peer vehicles, ODI observed a significant number of low and moderate speed rear impact crash related fires and leaks, particularly in the Liberty.The data also demonstrated that SVs originally equipped with towing hitch receivers (trailer hitches) appeared to be under-represented in rear-impact related fuel tank failures.In the RRL, ODI requested that Chrysler provide its response by June 18, 2013, otherwise NHTSA might proceed to an Initial Decision that the SVs contain a safety-related defect.Chrysler responded to the RRL on June 4, 2013 and vigorously disputed the tentative findings of the RRL.Among other things, Chrysler argued that the SVs had an overall safety record superior to their peers, met or exceeded all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) and only experienced fires in severe high energy rear impacts.Nonetheless, while continuing to maintain that the SVs did not contain a safety-related defect, Chrysler proposed a recall (13V-252) of approximately 2.5M (1.6M currently registered) model year (MY) 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee (ZJ) and MY 2002-2007 Liberty (KJ) vehicles on June 18, 2013.The recall remedy submitted by Chrysler would employ a hitch receiver assembly consisting of a steel cross-member behind the fuel tank with forward-projecting arms bolted to the frame rails on either side of the fuel tank.For the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee, Chrysler indicated it would conduct a customer satisfaction campaign and inspect vehicles equipped with aftermarket tow hitch receivers, and if necessary, replace any such hitch receivers whose conditionmay increase the risk of fuel system failure in rear crashes.Examination of the available data established that the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee did not pose the same magnitude of safety risk as the MY 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee and MY 2002-2007 Liberty, particularly in low and moderate speed rear impacts.Because the agency has concluded that the vehicles do not present an unreasonable risk to safety, ODI is closing its investigation of the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee.Although it was not within the scope of the Petition initiating this investigation or the Preliminary Evaluation preceding this EA, ODI also examined the performance of the MY 1993 - 2001 Cherokee as part of this investigation.NHTSA's assessment of the available data for the Cherokee did not establish an unreasonable risk in comparison to peer vehicles.ODI does not approve proposed defect remedies.While offering to install hitch receiver assemblies on the MY 1993-1998 Grand Cherokees and 2002-2007 Liberty, Chrysler did not, in ODI's view, provide enough evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed remedy in rear impacts.The Complete Summary for this Closing Resume (EA12-005) can be seen by
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58 injuries) involving the SVs.Based on this analysis, ODI issued a Recall Request Letter (RRL) on June 3, 2013 requesting that Chrysler recall the Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles due to the rate of fatal, non-fatal fire, and fuel leak incidents when compared to peer vehicles (compact and medium SUVs) built during the same time period.In the RRL, ODI described how the location of the aft-mounted fuel tank made the SVs vulnerable to rear impact crash fuel tank failures.During the analysis, besides the high speed/high severity crashes present in both the SV and peer vehicles, ODI observed a significant number of low and moderate speed rear impact crash related fires and leaks, particularly in the Liberty.The data also demonstrated that SVs originally equipped with towing hitch receivers (trailer hitches) appeared to be under-represented in rear-impact related fuel tank failures.In the RRL, ODI requested that Chrysler provide its response by June 18, 2013, otherwise NHTSA might proceed to an Initial Decision that the SVs contain a safety-related defect.Chrysler responded to the RRL on June 4, 2013 and vigorously disputed the tentative findings of the RRL.Among other things, Chrysler argued that the SVs had an overall safety record superior to their peers, met or exceeded all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) and only experienced fires in severe high energy rear impacts.Nonetheless, while continuing to maintain that the SVs did not contain a safety-related defect, Chrysler proposed a recall (13V-252) of approximately 2.5M (1.6M currently registered) model year (MY) 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee (ZJ) and MY 2002-2007 Liberty (KJ) vehicles on June 18, 2013.The recall remedy submitted by Chrysler would employ a hitch receiver assembly consisting of a steel cross-member behind the fuel tank with forward-projecting arms bolted to the frame rails on either side of the fuel tank.For the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee, Chrysler indicated it would conduct a customer satisfaction campaign and inspect vehicles equipped with aftermarket tow hitch receivers, and if necessary, replace any such hitch receivers whose conditionmay increase the risk of fuel system failure in rear crashes.Examination of the available data established that the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee did not pose the same magnitude of safety risk as the MY 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee and MY 2002-2007 Liberty, particularly in low and moderate speed rear impacts.Because the agency has concluded that the vehicles do not present an unreasonable risk to safety, ODI is closing its investigation of the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee.Although it was not within the scope of the Petition initiating this investigation or the Preliminary Evaluation preceding this EA, ODI also examined the performance of the MY 1993 - 2001 Cherokee as part of this investigation.NHTSA's assessment of the available data for the Cherokee did not establish an unreasonable risk in comparison to peer vehicles.ODI does not approve proposed defect remedies.While offering to install hitch receiver assemblies on the MY 1993-1998 Grand Cherokees and 2002-2007 Liberty, Chrysler did not, in ODI's view, provide enough evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed remedy in rear impacts.The Complete Summary for this Closing Resume (EA12-005) can be seen by
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58 injuries) involving the SVs.Based on this analysis, ODI issued a Recall Request Letter (RRL) on June 3, 2013 requesting that Chrysler recall the Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles due to the rate of fatal, non-fatal fire, and fuel leak incidents when compared to peer vehicles (compact and medium SUVs) built during the same time period.In the RRL, ODI described how the location of the aft-mounted fuel tank made the SVs vulnerable to rear impact crash fuel tank failures.During the analysis, besides the high speed/high severity crashes present in both the SV and peer vehicles, ODI observed a significant number of low and moderate speed rear impact crash related fires and leaks, particularly in the Liberty.The data also demonstrated that SVs originally equipped with towing hitch receivers (trailer hitches) appeared to be under-represented in rear-impact related fuel tank failures.In the RRL, ODI requested that Chrysler provide its response by June 18, 2013, otherwise NHTSA might proceed to an Initial Decision that the SVs contain a safety-related defect.Chrysler responded to the RRL on June 4, 2013 and vigorously disputed the tentative findings of the RRL.Among other things, Chrysler argued that the SVs had an overall safety record superior to their peers, met or exceeded all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) and only experienced fires in severe high energy rear impacts.Nonetheless, while continuing to maintain that the SVs did not contain a safety-related defect, Chrysler proposed a recall (13V-252) of approximately 2.5M (1.6M currently registered) model year (MY) 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee (ZJ) and MY 2002-2007 Liberty (KJ) vehicles on June 18, 2013.The recall remedy submitted by Chrysler would employ a hitch receiver assembly consisting of a steel cross-member behind the fuel tank with forward-projecting arms bolted to the frame rails on either side of the fuel tank.For the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee, Chrysler indicated it would conduct a customer satisfaction campaign and inspect vehicles equipped with aftermarket tow hitch receivers, and if necessary, replace any such hitch receivers whose conditionmay increase the risk of fuel system failure in rear crashes.Examination of the available data established that the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee did not pose the same magnitude of safety risk as the MY 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee and MY 2002-2007 Liberty, particularly in low and moderate speed rear impacts.Because the agency has concluded that the vehicles do not present an unreasonable risk to safety, ODI is closing its investigation of the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee.Although it was not within the scope of the Petition initiating this investigation or the Preliminary Evaluation preceding this EA, ODI also examined the performance of the MY 1993 - 2001 Cherokee as part of this investigation.NHTSA's assessment of the available data for the Cherokee did not establish an unreasonable risk in comparison to peer vehicles.ODI does not approve proposed defect remedies.While offering to install hitch receiver assemblies on the MY 1993-1998 Grand Cherokees and 2002-2007 Liberty, Chrysler did not, in ODI's view, provide enough evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed remedy in rear impacts.The Complete Summary for this Closing Resume (EA12-005) can be seen by
DP02005 · Sudden Acceleration
Opened Apr 25, 2002 · Closed Sep 10, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
There is no summary currently available
EA01005 · Door Hinge
Opened Jan 24, 2001 · Closed Jul 15, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
SQ00009 · Door Hinge
Opened May 26, 2000 · Closed Jan 24, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
EA99014 · Brake Roter Disc/hud Separation
Opened Jun 28, 1999 · Closed Mar 28, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
Additional source detail variants (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
RQ98023 · Brake Rotor Disc/hub Separation
Opened Nov 13, 1998 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor
CHRYSLER CONDUCTED A SAFETY RECALL, 98V-005, ON JANUARY 5, 1998, INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 225,000 1993 GRAND CHEROKEE, 1990-91 CHEROKEE, WRANGLER AND COMANCHEE, AND 1989-91 EAGLE PREMIER AND DODGE MONACO.THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE SALT BELT STATES.OWNERS IN CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSET, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WILL RECEIVE REPLACEMENT ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROPOTECTION.CHRYSLER BEGAN OWNER NOTIFICATION ON MARCH 9, 1998.ODI HAS RECEIVED 15 COMPLAINTS FROM OWNERS OF MODEL YEAR 1992-95 JEEP CHEROKEE VEHICLES ALLEGING THAT ONE OR BOTH OF THE FRONT BRAKE ROTOR DISC HAD SEPARATED FROM ITS HUB, CAUSING THE VEHICLES TO SEVERELY PULL TO ONE SIDE AND/OR SIGNIFICANTLY EXTENDED ITS STOPPING DISTANCE.TWELVE OF 15 COMPLAINTS ORIGINATED FROM WITHIN THE RECALLED STATES.
RQ97004 · Steering Column Assembly
Opened Mar 20, 1997 · Closed Sep 18, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
ON JANUARY 25, 1994 CHRYSLER CONDUCTED A SAFETY RECALL TO CORRECT THE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY IN MODEL YEAR 1993 GRAND CHEROKEE AND GRAND WAGONEER.THE RECALL POPULATION WAS 115,000 VEHICLES.THE DEFECT WAS THE MOLDED PLASTIC PIN WHICH CONNECTS THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT AND THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN SHEARED/DAMAGED PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY INTO THE VEHILE.IF THIS OCCURRED, THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT WILL SEPARATE FROM THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.AS A REMEDY, CHRYSLER INSTALLED A RESTRAINING SLEEVE TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF STEERING SHAFT MOVEMENT AVAILABLE.
EA97001 · Brake Disc/hub Separation
Opened Jan 13, 1997 · Closed Jan 9, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER COMPLAINTS INDICATE THAT CORROSION OF THE BRAKE ROTORS HAVE CAUSED SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE DISC FROM ITS HUB, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE.
PE96053 · Brake Disc/hub Separation
Opened Sep 5, 1996 · Closed Jan 13, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of hte brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.
DP95007 · Vehicle Sudden Acceleration
Opened Nov 17, 1995 · Closed Dec 5, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
PE95049 · Rear Axle Shaft Separation
Opened Aug 17, 1995 · Closed Jan 26, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED TO EXAMINE THE FAILURE MODE AND THE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY POSED BY ALLEGATIONS OF REAR AXLE SEPARATIONS.THE REAR AXLE SHAFT AND HOUSING DESIGN IS TYPICAL OF THOSE IN WHICH THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE IS CARRIED ON THE AXLE HOUSING.THE LEFT AND RIGHT AXLE SHAFTS, SUPPORTED BY ROLLER BEARINGS, ARE SITUATED INSIDE THE AXLE HOUSING.THE INBOARD SPLINED END OF THE AXLE SHAFT RECEIVES POWER TRANSMITTED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY, PROVIDING TORQUE TO THE REAR WHEELS.THE ALLEGATIONS ARE THAT THE AXLE SHAFT FAILS, RESULTING IN THE SEPARATION OF A WHEEL AND AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY OR THE ENTIRE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY, DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT FAILURE.AS IDENTIFIED BY CHRYSLER, THE SUBJECT REAR AXLES ARE DANA 35C AND 35CM MODELS, WHICH HAVE BEEN USED ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES SINCE THE 1990 MODEL YEAR.A SAFETY DEFECT TREND WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT AXLE SHAFTS HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED.SEE HARD COPY RESUME FOR FULL TEXT OF SUMMARY.
EA93025 · Driveshaft/univ.joint Fail
Opened Oct 29, 1993 · Closed Nov 25, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
There is no summary currently available
PE93057 · Driveshaft/univ.joint Fail
Opened Jun 14, 1993 · Closed Oct 29, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
There is no summary currently available
PE92083 · Steering Gearbox Blt Fails
Opened Oct 14, 1992 · Closed Jan 15, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
PE92080 · Brake Performance
Opened Oct 5, 1992 · Closed Feb 12, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
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