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I feel all these falures are related. The fuel indication happened first on 10/16/00 but the rest was on the dates indicated. I have noticed factory recalls for these problem for my year Jeep, but my VIN supposedly does not require any service. I am dissapionted in Jeep since this is happening so close to the warranteed time.
Ran out of fuel in rush hour traffic, but the fuel gauge showed 1/4 tank. The reading had been accurate prior to this incident, and has been inaccurate since. Could have been involved in an accident. Jeep has a recall due to this problem, for this model year, but my VIN is not covered. I propose that the vins covered is not sufficient, other vehicles are having the same dangerous problem.
The actual fuel reading indicates more fuel than is actually present. Consumer also noted that NHTSA recall 97V194002/manufacturer's 755 concerns the same type of problem. Dealer and manufacturer state that this vehicle is not included in recall. Dealer replacing the fuel tank sending unit.
- Vancouver, WA, USA
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Initial fuel tank assembly failure 5/98 occurred at freeway speeds on highway overpass 680/24 walnut creek, ca. Vehicle ran out of gas even though gauge indicated fuel level above 1/8 tank. Created hazardous traffic backup for several miles on southbound interstate 680 requiring police assistance. Subsequent problems with replacement fuel tank assemblies 3/29/99 and 8/30/99, currently unresolved. Transmission failure affected drivability requiring replacement 8/30/99. Began experiencing dangerous engine and electrical problems, including abrupt check engine light preceding engine bucking, severe engine surging, followed by loss of power, near stall at 35 mph, radio and power window failure 8/23/99, creating hazardous situation for vehicle occupants and other drivers on road. The fuel assembly fuse failure on 11/1/99 occurred at freeway speed in rush hour traffic on eastbound highway 4 in martinez near pacheco blvd. Off-ramp with absolutely no warning. Loss of engine, power steering, power brakes at this speed and traffic conditions created potential for fatal collision involving multiple vehicles. Vehicle at lehmer's dealership from 11/1/99-11/5/99. Dealership failed to duplicate, locate, or repair failure. Vehicle released on 11/5/99. The second fuel system fuse failure occurred without warning on 11/6/99, on westbound ygnacio valley, a secondary 4 lane road at 45 mph speed, again creating a potentially hazardous situation. Police called to prevent possible collisions while waiting for tow. Due to these recurring and unresolved service problems we have lost all faith in the safety of this vehicle. We refuse to put our family or other drivers at risk and wish to file a formal complaint with the NHTSA and to pursue resolution of this matter under the lemon law. We purchased this vehicle in good faith, but cannot in good conscience sell it or trade it in due to the potential for loss of life in its current condition.
Received notice #97V194002. Contacted dealer & took vehicle in. Picked up vehicle & dealer called to have vehicle returned due to a fuel leak. Happened 3 different times. Picking up vehicle & returning for corrective problem of fuel system.
Gas tank leak. After filling, went shopping. Came out of store and police and fire department around vehicle. Tank leaking. Vechicle serviced and tank previously removed by dealer to remedy 'fuel sending unit' recall. Dealer fails to recognize any responsibility. Called crysler and they say they have no problems but I can see other reported incidents posted on this webb site.
Recall # 97V19402, fuel tank sending unit. Consumer received first notice in March and second notice in June. The dealer will not make an appointment for recall repairs because they claim to be too busy since March.
Difficulty having fuel tank sending unit repaired under recall due to unvailability of parts. Prior to recall fuel tank sending unit failed and replaced, however not with proper recall component part.
The problem started with the fuel sensor after a federal mandated recall was posted, I have had the part replaced three times under the recall notice and the issue is still not resolved.
Recall remedy did not sufficiently correct the problem which has reoccurred. The fuel level sending unit is not registering the correct levels of fuel.also every time stop there is a laud gurgling sound comes from the gas tank. Recall number 97V-194.002..et.
First incident: Fuel tank was full and needle went to empty. Dealer replaced fuel sending unit. Second: Ran out of gas with gauge at 1/4 tank. Dealer replaced fuel sending unit. Third: Fuel gauge drops to empty from 1/4 tank and bounces back and forth. Dealer replaced fuel sending unit. Fourth: Fuel gauge inacurate. Needle shows different level when the same amount of gas is put in. Dealer replaced fuel sending unit and fuel gauge cluster. Fifth: Fuel gauge drops from 1/4 to empty. Seeking arbitration.
Consumer has exprienced problem with large amount of fuel leakages due to a crack in fuel tank. Whenever vehicle is turned on, causing a large amount of fuel to be waisted on the ground. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. Dealer not notified at this time.
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- Overland Park, KS, USA