| Issue ID | 851037 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10393069 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/03/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that gasoline was abnormally leaking from the gas tank. The manufacturer informed the contact that there was a waiting list for repairs because the part needed was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who performed a diagnostic test and confirmed that there was a crack in the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 43,000. Updated 05/03/11*lj the consumer stated the gas tank leaked and overflowed. The consumer stated she could only fill the tank half way. Updated 06/06/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RALEIGH, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GA39188LXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 10/03/09 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | M&L MOTOR |
| Dealer's telephone number | 877-249-7324 |
| Dealer's city | LEXINGTON |
| Dealer's state code | NC |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 27295 |