Feds beefs up Jeep fire inspection
07-06-2012, 01:18 AM
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Feds beefs up Jeep fire inspection
As much as 5.1 million Jeeps are being researched by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as it updates its preliminary investigation into fuel tank fires following rear-end impacts. For The very best Package Deal for a new or Pre-Owned Ford Look At Gus Johnson Used Cars Now.
SUV just like Pinto
Federal authorities were originally notified to an inordinate number of fires following crashes in the 1993-2004 by a petition from the Center for Auto Safety. The safety group called the SUVs “a modern-day Pinto for soccer moms.” That led to the initial inspection, launched in August, 2010.
In the late 1970s, Ford recalled a million and a half of its Pinto models over fuel tank fires following rear-end crashes.
Investigation expanded to other models
After being rear-ended, the Jeep models were more likely to have fuel tank fires, according to the initial investigation. The inspection will be expanded to consist of the 2002 to 2007 Liberty compact SUV and the 1993 to 2001 Jeep Cherokee, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration announced on June 12.
An automobile is much more likely to catch fire after the impacts since the tank in positioned between the rear axle and bumper on the Jeep models.
Injuries happened
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration claims that it is aware of about two dozen rear-impact accidents that have led to fires in the automobiles, some of which have caused fatalities. A passenger trapped in a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, following a Nov 2011 collision in Florida, perished in the resulting fire.
The NHTSA explained that 46 injuries and 14 fatalities have happened because of the defect.
Chance of a recall
A recall campaign is next after the Engineering Analysis. That is the state the investigation is in right now.
In Ann Arbor, Michigan, there is the Automotive Consulting Group president Dennis Virag. He explained that this would be one of the 10 largest recalls in the country if the investigation ends up declaring a recall.
Recall unlikely
A recall is unlikely, according to a June 14 statement by Chrysler Group LLC:
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New York Times
Wall Street Journal
SUV just like Pinto
Federal authorities were originally notified to an inordinate number of fires following crashes in the 1993-2004 by a petition from the Center for Auto Safety. The safety group called the SUVs “a modern-day Pinto for soccer moms.” That led to the initial inspection, launched in August, 2010.
In the late 1970s, Ford recalled a million and a half of its Pinto models over fuel tank fires following rear-end crashes.
Investigation expanded to other models
After being rear-ended, the Jeep models were more likely to have fuel tank fires, according to the initial investigation. The inspection will be expanded to consist of the 2002 to 2007 Liberty compact SUV and the 1993 to 2001 Jeep Cherokee, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration announced on June 12.
An automobile is much more likely to catch fire after the impacts since the tank in positioned between the rear axle and bumper on the Jeep models.
Injuries happened
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration claims that it is aware of about two dozen rear-impact accidents that have led to fires in the automobiles, some of which have caused fatalities. A passenger trapped in a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, following a Nov 2011 collision in Florida, perished in the resulting fire.
The NHTSA explained that 46 injuries and 14 fatalities have happened because of the defect.
Chance of a recall
A recall campaign is next after the Engineering Analysis. That is the state the investigation is in right now.
In Ann Arbor, Michigan, there is the Automotive Consulting Group president Dennis Virag. He explained that this would be one of the 10 largest recalls in the country if the investigation ends up declaring a recall.
“With the number of vehicles involved and potential severity of the problem, this could set Chrysler back considerably. The cost to Chrysler could be considerable, and the cost in terms of reputation would be high.”
Recall unlikely
A recall is unlikely, according to a June 14 statement by Chrysler Group LLC:
"[Grand Cherokees] are neither defective nor do their fuel systems pose an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in rear impact collisions.”
Sources
Bloomberg
New York Times
Wall Street Journal
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