| Issue ID | 900649 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10442758 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 05/01/12 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Just purchased this jeep used, excellent condition few days ago jan. 2012. Major fuel spitting back upon filling the tank. The pump shuts off as expected and then there is a huge gush of gas that comes out after all over me, the side of jeep, and all over the ground. This is a huge safety issue and a fire concern! The second attempt at fueling i tried slowing the speed of gas and not filling all the way --- same thing happened. Jeep dealer acts they've never heard of this. A lie. I've emailed chrysler and they also are acting like they don't know anything about it even though i have a copy of a letter they have sent to previous owners about it stating they would repair this fuel spitback issue. Apparently, my previous owner did nothing! I've now read all of the reports and claims. Too bad we didn't know this before. I am afraid to put my family in this jeep and we haven't even had it for a week. You don't think it's a recall? I need this fixed! What will it take for you to issue a recall? A fire, explosion? Or do you need to wait for a death first? Would you like a video of this fuel spitting back out of the side of my new jeep? I would be glad to film it for you as proof! It's not just a little fuel --- it's a gush! Wake up, okay? I am a new owner and nobody and no internet sites or social media b. S. Is influencing me. I need help and so does everyone else with this extremely dangerous issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 400020 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FA24107LXXXXXX |
| 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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