| Issue ID | 1673412 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11338420 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMMANDER |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 02/07/20 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep commander. The vin was not provided. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle started to lose power. A smell of fuel was perceived without warning. The vehicle was taken to the performance chrysler jeep dodge ram columbus (1130 auto mall dr, columbus, oh 43228) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle burnt the fuel lines and melted the fuel tank. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that nothing could be done. The contact called the attorney general and was referred to the nhtsa. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 172,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 172000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GROVE CITY, OH |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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 | 0 |
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