| Issue ID | 771172 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10314956 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 28/02/10 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). My '06 jeep wrangler overflows with gas every time i fill up now. It began doing this about a month or so ago, and now does it every time i fill up regardless of how slow i try to pump the gas. Gas spits out of the filler tube all over the jeep and the ground. Several days ago my wife, who was unaware of the problem, drove my jeep and as a kind gesture thought she would fill it up for me. As a result, she ended up getting gas splashed on to her clothes, the jeep, and the surrounding ground. This is not an isolated problem. I have come to learn that many jeep wrangler owners are experiencing the same problem. Jeep has identified the problem as being a stuck check ball that is causing the problem. To remedy the situation, they recommend that you buy a new gast tank. However, no changes have been made to the new gas tanks, so it is only a matter of time before you would start to experience the same problems again. Unfortunately, most of us are recently out of warranty and jeep is refusing any other help. Besides the obvious personal hazards that are associated with this problem, you also face an environmental hazard every time you need to fuel up your vehicle. I sincerely hope that you can help me and tens of thousands of other jeep owners who are experiencing these problems before serious injury or deaths occur from this defect. [xxx] |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SURPRISE, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FA64S46PXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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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