NHTSA Investigates Jeep Grand Cherokee Over Possible Fuel-Tank Defect after Fire-Related Deaths in Crashes


The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is opening an investigation of around 3 million Jeep Grand Cherokees from the 1993 through 2004 model years over concerns that defective fuel tanks could cause pose a serious fire hazard in crashes. The probe comes in response to a request from the Center for Auto Safety, which is a non-profit Washington group founded by consumer advocate Ralph Nader.

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