Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| PE10032 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/23/2010 | 02/16/2011 | Fuel Spill During Refueling | ||
| Odi found the rate of warranty claims related to fuel spit back on the subject vehicles is lower than other vehicles previously recalled to correct defects related to fuel spit back.although the rate of complaints reported to the agency on the subject vehicles is higher than or similar to the rates experienced in previous investigations where safety recalls were conducted, odi suspects that the nhtsa safety complaints submitted by subject vehicles owners may have been influenced by internet related publicity both before and during this investigation.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached report for additional information.in addition, chrysler is initiating a lifetime warranty program, at no cost to the consumer, to address the fuel spit back problem in approximately 135,000 model year 2007-2008 jeep wrangler vehicles built from march 1, 2007 to march 31, 2008.chrysler will notify all affected vehicle owners of this action.consumers should refer to the warranty and service bulletins and sample owner notification letter available in the investigative file.the vehicle build date can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or door jamb. | ||||||
| PE10032 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/23/2010 | Fuel Spill During Refueling | |||
| Odi has received 217 consumer complaints alleging that fuel spills out of the filler port during the refueling process.this condition generally occurs when the fuel tank is filled to the full or nearly full level and the gas pump automatically shuts or clicks off.consumers report that the spilled fuel can splash on the person fueling the vehicle, or on the side of the vehicle and the ground. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||
| PE10032 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/23/2010 | 02/16/2011 | Fuel Spill During Refueling | ||
| Odi found the rate of warranty claims related to fuel spit back on the subject vehicles is lower than other vehicles previously recalled to correct defects related to fuel spit back.although the rate of complaints reported to the agency on the subject vehicles is higher than or similar to the rates experienced in previous investigations where safety recalls were conducted, odi suspects that the nhtsa safety complaints submitted by subject vehicles owners may have been influenced by internet related publicity both before and during this investigation.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached report for additional information.in addition, chrysler is initiating a lifetime warranty program, at no cost to the consumer, to address the fuel spit back problem in approximately 135,000 model year 2007-2008 jeep wrangler vehicles built from march 1, 2007 to march 31, 2008.chrysler will notify all affected vehicle owners of this action.consumers should refer to the warranty and service bulletins and sample owner notification letter available in the investigative file.the vehicle build date can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or door jamb. | ||||||
| PE10032 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/23/2010 | Fuel Spill During Refueling | |||
| Odi has received 217 consumer complaints alleging that fuel spills out of the filler port during the refueling process.this condition generally occurs when the fuel tank is filled to the full or nearly full level and the gas pump automatically shuts or clicks off.consumers report that the spilled fuel can splash on the person fueling the vehicle, or on the side of the vehicle and the ground. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| PE10032 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/23/2010 | 02/16/2011 | Fuel Spill During Refueling | ||
| Odi found the rate of warranty claims related to fuel spit back on the subject vehicles is lower than other vehicles previously recalled to correct defects related to fuel spit back.although the rate of complaints reported to the agency on the subject vehicles is higher than or similar to the rates experienced in previous investigations where safety recalls were conducted, odi suspects that the nhtsa safety complaints submitted by subject vehicles owners may have been influenced by internet related publicity both before and during this investigation.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached report for additional information.in addition, chrysler is initiating a lifetime warranty program, at no cost to the consumer, to address the fuel spit back problem in approximately 135,000 model year 2007-2008 jeep wrangler vehicles built from march 1, 2007 to march 31, 2008.chrysler will notify all affected vehicle owners of this action.consumers should refer to the warranty and service bulletins and sample owner notification letter available in the investigative file.the vehicle build date can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or door jamb. | ||||||
| PE10032 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/23/2010 | Fuel Spill During Refueling | |||
| Odi has received 217 consumer complaints alleging that fuel spills out of the filler port during the refueling process.this condition generally occurs when the fuel tank is filled to the full or nearly full level and the gas pump automatically shuts or clicks off.consumers report that the spilled fuel can splash on the person fueling the vehicle, or on the side of the vehicle and the ground. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||
| PE10032 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/23/2010 | 02/16/2011 | Fuel Spill During Refueling | ||
| Odi found the rate of warranty claims related to fuel spit back on the subject vehicles is lower than other vehicles previously recalled to correct defects related to fuel spit back.although the rate of complaints reported to the agency on the subject vehicles is higher than or similar to the rates experienced in previous investigations where safety recalls were conducted, odi suspects that the nhtsa safety complaints submitted by subject vehicles owners may have been influenced by internet related publicity both before and during this investigation.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached report for additional information.in addition, chrysler is initiating a lifetime warranty program, at no cost to the consumer, to address the fuel spit back problem in approximately 135,000 model year 2007-2008 jeep wrangler vehicles built from march 1, 2007 to march 31, 2008.chrysler will notify all affected vehicle owners of this action.consumers should refer to the warranty and service bulletins and sample owner notification letter available in the investigative file.the vehicle build date can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or door jamb. | ||||||
| PE10032 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/23/2010 | Fuel Spill During Refueling | |||
| Odi has received 217 consumer complaints alleging that fuel spills out of the filler port during the refueling process.this condition generally occurs when the fuel tank is filled to the full or nearly full level and the gas pump automatically shuts or clicks off.consumers report that the spilled fuel can splash on the person fueling the vehicle, or on the side of the vehicle and the ground. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | ||||||
| PE10032 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/23/2010 | 02/16/2011 | Fuel Spill During Refueling | ||
| Odi found the rate of warranty claims related to fuel spit back on the subject vehicles is lower than other vehicles previously recalled to correct defects related to fuel spit back.although the rate of complaints reported to the agency on the subject vehicles is higher than or similar to the rates experienced in previous investigations where safety recalls were conducted, odi suspects that the nhtsa safety complaints submitted by subject vehicles owners may have been influenced by internet related publicity both before and during this investigation.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached report for additional information.in addition, chrysler is initiating a lifetime warranty program, at no cost to the consumer, to address the fuel spit back problem in approximately 135,000 model year 2007-2008 jeep wrangler vehicles built from march 1, 2007 to march 31, 2008.chrysler will notify all affected vehicle owners of this action.consumers should refer to the warranty and service bulletins and sample owner notification letter available in the investigative file.the vehicle build date can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or door jamb. | ||||||
| PE10032 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/23/2010 | Fuel Spill During Refueling | |||
| Odi has received 217 consumer complaints alleging that fuel spills out of the filler port during the refueling process.this condition generally occurs when the fuel tank is filled to the full or nearly full level and the gas pump automatically shuts or clicks off.consumers report that the spilled fuel can splash on the person fueling the vehicle, or on the side of the vehicle and the ground. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE | ||||||
| PE10032 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/23/2010 | 02/16/2011 | Fuel Spill During Refueling | ||
| Odi found the rate of warranty claims related to fuel spit back on the subject vehicles is lower than other vehicles previously recalled to correct defects related to fuel spit back.although the rate of complaints reported to the agency on the subject vehicles is higher than or similar to the rates experienced in previous investigations where safety recalls were conducted, odi suspects that the nhtsa safety complaints submitted by subject vehicles owners may have been influenced by internet related publicity both before and during this investigation.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached report for additional information.in addition, chrysler is initiating a lifetime warranty program, at no cost to the consumer, to address the fuel spit back problem in approximately 135,000 model year 2007-2008 jeep wrangler vehicles built from march 1, 2007 to march 31, 2008.chrysler will notify all affected vehicle owners of this action.consumers should refer to the warranty and service bulletins and sample owner notification letter available in the investigative file.the vehicle build date can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or door jamb. | ||||||
| PE10032 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/23/2010 | Fuel Spill During Refueling | |||
| Odi has received 217 consumer complaints alleging that fuel spills out of the filler port during the refueling process.this condition generally occurs when the fuel tank is filled to the full or nearly full level and the gas pump automatically shuts or clicks off.consumers report that the spilled fuel can splash on the person fueling the vehicle, or on the side of the vehicle and the ground. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| PE10032 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/23/2010 | 02/16/2011 | Fuel Spill During Refueling | ||
| Odi found the rate of warranty claims related to fuel spit back on the subject vehicles is lower than other vehicles previously recalled to correct defects related to fuel spit back.although the rate of complaints reported to the agency on the subject vehicles is higher than or similar to the rates experienced in previous investigations where safety recalls were conducted, odi suspects that the nhtsa safety complaints submitted by subject vehicles owners may have been influenced by internet related publicity both before and during this investigation.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached report for additional information.in addition, chrysler is initiating a lifetime warranty program, at no cost to the consumer, to address the fuel spit back problem in approximately 135,000 model year 2007-2008 jeep wrangler vehicles built from march 1, 2007 to march 31, 2008.chrysler will notify all affected vehicle owners of this action.consumers should refer to the warranty and service bulletins and sample owner notification letter available in the investigative file.the vehicle build date can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or door jamb. | ||||||
| PE10032 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/23/2010 | Fuel Spill During Refueling | |||
| Odi has received 217 consumer complaints alleging that fuel spills out of the filler port during the refueling process.this condition generally occurs when the fuel tank is filled to the full or nearly full level and the gas pump automatically shuts or clicks off.consumers report that the spilled fuel can splash on the person fueling the vehicle, or on the side of the vehicle and the ground. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING | ||||||
| PE10032 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/23/2010 | 02/16/2011 | Fuel Spill During Refueling | ||
| Odi found the rate of warranty claims related to fuel spit back on the subject vehicles is lower than other vehicles previously recalled to correct defects related to fuel spit back.although the rate of complaints reported to the agency on the subject vehicles is higher than or similar to the rates experienced in previous investigations where safety recalls were conducted, odi suspects that the nhtsa safety complaints submitted by subject vehicles owners may have been influenced by internet related publicity both before and during this investigation.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached report for additional information.in addition, chrysler is initiating a lifetime warranty program, at no cost to the consumer, to address the fuel spit back problem in approximately 135,000 model year 2007-2008 jeep wrangler vehicles built from march 1, 2007 to march 31, 2008.chrysler will notify all affected vehicle owners of this action.consumers should refer to the warranty and service bulletins and sample owner notification letter available in the investigative file.the vehicle build date can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or door jamb. | ||||||
| PE10032 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/23/2010 | Fuel Spill During Refueling | |||
| Odi has received 217 consumer complaints alleging that fuel spills out of the filler port during the refueling process.this condition generally occurs when the fuel tank is filled to the full or nearly full level and the gas pump automatically shuts or clicks off.consumers report that the spilled fuel can splash on the person fueling the vehicle, or on the side of the vehicle and the ground. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 75000 | ||
| When fueling--once gas hose clicks off, gas belches out of the tank. | |||
| 04/17/2011 | |||
| Fuel overflows everytime i fill up. if you set the nozzle on automatic, when it shuts off about a cup of gasoline splashes out and runs all over the paint to the ground. | |||
| 04/19/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Gas flows out while filling up vehicle, it does this at any pump. | |||
| 04/17/2011 | |||
| Fuel overflows everytime i fill up. if you set the nozzle on automatic, when it shuts off about a cup of gasoline splashes out and runs all over the paint to the ground. | |||
| 04/19/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Gas flows out while filling up vehicle, it does this at any pump. | |||
| 04/17/2011 | |||
| Fuel overflows everytime i fill up. if you set the nozzle on automatic, when it shuts off about a cup of gasoline splashes out and runs all over the paint to the ground. | |||
| 04/19/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Gas flows out while filling up vehicle, it does this at any pump. | |||
| 04/17/2011 | |||
| Fuel overflows everytime i fill up. if you set the nozzle on automatic, when it shuts off about a cup of gasoline splashes out and runs all over the paint to the ground. | |||
| 04/19/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Gas flows out while filling up vehicle, it does this at any pump. | |||
| 03/02/2010 | 60000 | 1 | |
| When refueling, gas overflows from filler neck without warning. this is a safety concern considering gasoline sprays not only on the vehicle but on my feet and hands as well. i have researched the web to find this is a major issue with jeep owners with a broad range of model year wranglers. *tr | |||