| Issue ID | 898868 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10441433 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 27/11/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I'm writing the nhtsa to provide my experience with a gas overflow issue on my 2006 jeep unlimited. Without fail, at each fill-up, the gas nozzle will allow gas to backflow out of the filler neck, past the vapor recovery system and spray outward and drain down the car. In most cases, as much as 1. 5-2 quarts of gasoline is spewing out of the filler neck. In almost all cases, employees from the station must come out and complete remediation efforts to absorb the spilled gas. In most cases, i receive a good dousing of gas on my hands and clothes. I have contacted the dealership and because my car is out of warranty due to age, not miles, they have informed me that i will need to pay upwards of $1,000 for a new gas tank with the same faulty check-valve design. I understand that chrysler is aware of the issue and that they state the cause to be from a swollen check-valve related to ethanol gas. I am at a loss as to how to proceed and am looking for the nhtsa to step in and force a recall. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24567 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CANTON, GA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FA64S06PXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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