| Issue ID | 1399045 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11014136 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 18/07/17 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When the fuel tank is allowed to auto fuel to full, without forcing extra fuel in the tank, the vehicle will stumble and die when entering traffic while leaving the fueling station. If we purposely fuel the tank no more than 75%, the issue does not occur. Every time the tank is allowed to fuel to full, the event happens. As speaking with my dealership in texas, they have acknowledged an increasing awareness of a rise in complaints regarding the patriot and cherokee models. This is an extremely dangerous situation which disables the power steering and power brakes, regardless of the environment you have entered, when the vehicle fails. The fuel and vapor separator located on the top of the fuel tank assembly is apparently the culprit. When raw fuel is allowed to travel to the charcoal canister, the on board computer recognizes a dire situation and shuts down the engine. I am an ase master mechanic and work for a large school district managing the fleet. Imagine your elderly mother or grandmother faced with this situation an a busy highway. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92323 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CELINA, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1C4PJLDS7EWXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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