This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated he was informed of NHTSA investigation item number: PE10-031 (fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) which stated that the placement of the fuel tank and lack of adequate shielding made the fuel tank vulnerable to rupture or leakage if struck from the rear. The contact stated that the placement of his fuel tank was also inadequate and he was concerned of a potential fire erupting in the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileage was 103,000. Updating 12/7/10
Check engine light was tripped by a significant fuel leak. Not obvious origin - required significant diagnostics to locate source. A significant safety issue and product defect.
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- Pittsfield, MA, USA