latest on 2004 jeep grand cherokee recall rear gas tank fire hazard

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into rear-impact fires in 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1993-2001 Jeep Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. Responding officers were able to remove the driver of the Buick from her vehicle, but failed when they tried to reach the Jeep victim due to the intensity of the heat and flames. The driver of the Buick was initially suspected of driving under the influence, but those charges were later dropped.

Hill was allegedly stopped at a light when her Jeep was struck from behind by a 2003 Buick Century, causing a fire from the rear of the Jeep. In the recall, her Jeep Liberty had a trailer-hitch installed after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) approved a safety recall to help prevent fires in rear-end crashes.Ĭonsumer advocates have said from the beginning the trailer-hitch fix is no 'fix' to protect the fuel tanks and systems that are located behind the rear axles. Vicki Hill, 58, of Elyria, Ohio, was killed after her 2007 Jeep Liberty ( photo) was rear-ended, a Jeep that had been recalled and allegedly repaired to protect the rear gas tank from leaking gas or exploding in a rear-end crash. Jeep Liberty had been recalled and equipped with trailer-hitch to prevent rear fuel tank.Ī fatal crash involving an older Jeep Liberty has reminded safety advocates of the possible dangers of where the fuel tanks are located in certain Jeep SUVs.

Latest on 2004 jeep grand cherokee recall rear gas tank fire hazard