We have a limited 1 income family so I cant just go get another one. I am so worried about my Jeep now, Ive tried to sell it but I took it off for sale because I really dont want to sell something that could explode on someone else. How many tanks in Canada have already been replaced for this model of jeep? It seems to me accountability should be with Jeep and customers should not be at the mercy of having to repair/replace gas tanks that are a hazard as a result of the manufacturer. Why are these vehicles not being recalled? Am I potentially now driving my vehicle with the risk of it exploding into a fireball? I’d like more information on where this investigation stands. Why didn’t they indicate at that time there may be a tank issue? The smell of gas is definite. I’ve had a reading from the “check engine”light that is not in any way connected to the gas issue, I’ve just had the vehicle at a jeep dealer to complete other issues for items I found out were recalled. Looking at the shield on the gas tank, there was visible gas moisture leaking through the shield indicating gas is leaking between the tank and the shield and possibly pooling inside.
The gas vapors coming from my vehicle are so strong there is no mistaking something is wrong. Today while getting an oil change, my 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which has been smelling of gas for weeks with the engine light on, was looked at by the young man doing the change. Source: Automotive News and Business Week Stay tuned for more developments and any recalls which may be associated with the investigation. The Center for Automotive Safety is calling on Chrysler to recall all Grand Cherokees built from 1993-2004, citing 172 fire crashes which resulted in 254 deaths. For the 2005 model, Chrysler moved the tank and added more shielding to prevent possible fires related to rear-end collisions. The suspected problem is the gas tank in the Grand Cherokee, which is ill-located in relation to the rear axle and bumper, and lacks proper shielding. It’s important to note that this is not a recall, only an investigation.
Chrysler is cooperating with the NHTSA fully, and although “The existence of these post-crash fires does not, by itself, establish a defect … Further review and investigation into these incidents is needed.” The investigation is reportedly being asked for by the Center for Automotive Safety, a non-profit group founded by Ralph Nader. So far, the NHTSA has been notified of 13 deaths as the result of 10 crashes, while Business Week is reporting a total of 55 deaths. According to Automotive News, the 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV is under an investigation for possible gas tank problems.
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