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1998 Jeep WRANGLER Fuel System, Other Storage Fuel Gauge System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	491267
Internal NHTSA #	10080720
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	JEEP
Model	WRANGLER
Model Year	1998
File date	15/05/04
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I own a 1998 jeep wrangler vin number [xxx] i purchased new on apr 10, 1998 since feb. 1, 2003 the instrument panel has off and on not been working properly . This included all the gauges and air bag indicator. I have take my vehicle to a authorized dealer service shop for repair on 2-6-2003, 10-16-2003 and 5-19-2004. The first two times they said the the instrument panel had corrosion and they sprayed it. The last time they said it was to much corrosion and that i had to pay for replaceing it about $900. 00 this vehicle as of this date has only 16076 miles on it. This is very dangerous because i have driven this vehicle when instructment and air bag indicator has stop working.ak updated 07/25/2012 js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6)
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	15745
Number of Occurences	4
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BATTLE CREEK, MI
VIN pattern	1J4FY19S9WPXXXXXX
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?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	10/04/98
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	70
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Dealer's name	HENKEL AUTOMOTIVE
Dealer's telephone number	269 441-8100
Dealer's city	BATTLE CREEK
Dealer's state code	MI
Dealer's ZIP code	49015-4897

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1998 Jeep WRANGLER Fuel System, Other Storage Fuel Gauge System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1998 Jeep WRANGLER Fuel System, Other Storage Fuel Gauge System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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