| Issue ID | 224566 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 723729 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| File date | 07/06/00 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car died suddenly in busy hwy rush-hour traffic,gage showed over1/4 tank gas,almost got rear-ended w/sudden loss of power,gas pedal not responding,lights still worked.. Tow-truck driver said he had seen lots of g. Jeepchekees died suddenly w/gas-gauge showing gas in tank&when a bit of gas was added,they started. We added qt. Gas and our car started,still showing +1/4tank. This sudden death could have caused serious accident plus we had to leave car and exit in middle of very busy road.. Maybe wranglers have same problem as gr. Cherokee? This is very scary and worrisome.. Car was fine and no warning before it died. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHANTILLY, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FY49S2WPXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/08/99 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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