NHTSA Complaint #10037598 — 1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10037598
Vehicle	1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	August 1, 2003
Date Filed	September 10, 2003
Mileage	55,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. AFTER BEING STRANDED AND THEN HAVING THE VEHICLE TOWED, IT WAS FIGURED OUT THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FAULTY FUEL GAUGE. IT DISPLAYED 1/4 TANK OF GAS LEFT IN THE TANK WHEN IN ACTUALITY THERE WAS NO FUEL LEFT. ERRATIC READINGS HAVE BEEN SHOWN SINCE THE INCIDENT. *JB

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