| Issue ID | 172763 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 710513 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| File date | 03/07/99 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | In a 16 month period, i have experienced 3 fuel pump failures. #1 3/3/98 at 34,622 mi. #2 7/9/98 at 43,705 mi. #3 7/3/99 at 67864 mi. This failure has occurred without warning and has left the vehicle inoperable. Chrysler customer assistance has been contacted and they claim there are no known issues with the fuel pump. Dealer claims otherwise. I feel vehicle is unsafe and unreliable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MULLICA HILL, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FY49S4VPXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/11/96 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Drive train type | 4WD |
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