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 | |||
| 03/13/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Fuel spillage while refilling. | |||
| 03/11/2011 | |||
| Jeep wrangler spits gas during fueling, overflows down side of vehicle | |||
| 07/07/2010 | |||
| I bought a used 2007 jeep wrangler in june of 2010. a couple months after owning the vehicle, i noticed that if i left the gasoline pump on automatic, the pump wouldl cut off and gasoline would gush out from the tank, spilling on the vehicle and ground below. this happened at various stations and every time i went to fill my tank to full. to prevent it from happening, i only fill my tank to 3/4 full. | |||
| 10/02/2010 | 60000 | ||
| 2007 jeep wrangler x fuel overflow problem starting approx 60k. | |||
| 07/07/2010 | |||
| I bought a used 2007 jeep wrangler in june of 2010. a couple months after owning the vehicle, i noticed that if i left the gasoline pump on automatic, the pump wouldl cut off and gasoline would gush out from the tank, spilling on the vehicle and ground below. this happened at various stations and every time i went to fill my tank to full. to prevent it from happening, i only fill my tank to 3/4 full. | |||
| 10/02/2010 | 60000 | ||
| 2007 jeep wrangler x fuel overflow problem starting approx 60k. | |||
| 07/07/2010 | |||
| I bought a used 2007 jeep wrangler in june of 2010. a couple months after owning the vehicle, i noticed that if i left the gasoline pump on automatic, the pump wouldl cut off and gasoline would gush out from the tank, spilling on the vehicle and ground below. this happened at various stations and every time i went to fill my tank to full. to prevent it from happening, i only fill my tank to 3/4 full. | |||
| 10/02/2010 | 60000 | ||
| 2007 jeep wrangler x fuel overflow problem starting approx 60k. | |||
| 07/07/2010 | |||
| I bought a used 2007 jeep wrangler in june of 2010. a couple months after owning the vehicle, i noticed that if i left the gasoline pump on automatic, the pump wouldl cut off and gasoline would gush out from the tank, spilling on the vehicle and ground below. this happened at various stations and every time i went to fill my tank to full. to prevent it from happening, i only fill my tank to 3/4 full. | |||
| 10/02/2010 | 60000 | ||
| 2007 jeep wrangler x fuel overflow problem starting approx 60k. | |||
| 07/07/2010 | |||
| I bought a used 2007 jeep wrangler in june of 2010. a couple months after owning the vehicle, i noticed that if i left the gasoline pump on automatic, the pump wouldl cut off and gasoline would gush out from the tank, spilling on the vehicle and ground below. this happened at various stations and every time i went to fill my tank to full. to prevent it from happening, i only fill my tank to 3/4 full. | |||
| 10/02/2010 | 60000 | ||
| 2007 jeep wrangler x fuel overflow problem starting approx 60k. | |||
| 02/12/2011 | 40800 | ||
| Fuel spills out when tank is filled up. | |||
| 12/10/2010 | 30000 | ||
| The gas tank has been overflowing for the past three month. no matter how slow you pump, or how many gas stations you try. has not been fixed yet. | |||
| 01/17/2009 | |||
| When toping off the, gas overflows out of the gas tank. | |||
| 08/16/2007 | 2700 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. the contact stated fuel spilling from the fuel tank during re-fueling from time to time. the contact has to hold the fuel pump when filling the vehicle to keep the gas from spilling. the dealer stated the rollover valve on the fuel tank is broken and will only get worse. the dealer stated this was not a warranty issue because the valve is broken and not a defect. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 2700 and the current mileage was 33000. rl | |||
| 11/09/2010 | 53000 | ||
| I brought a 2007 jeep off a new car dealer ( jeep was used with 53,000 miles on it) 2 weeks ago. i have filled the tank 3 times and each time the tank has over flowed a little at the end of the fill up and gas has spilled out onto the bumper and the ground. | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 30000 | ||
| Every time i fill up the jeep with gasoline the gasoline will spill out all over the side of the jeep, just as the automatic shut off from the gas pump activates. this started happening this last summer and is still occurring. | |||