| Issue ID | 852978 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10395444 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER SAHARA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 03/01/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler unlimited sahara. The contact stated that when refueling the vehicle, the fuel would overflow once the fueling has stopped and the fuel tank was full. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and stated they would cover fifty percent of the repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000. Updated 05/13/11 *bf updated 08/04/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | JACKSONVILLE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1J8GA59127LXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 03/01/11 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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