NHTSA Complaint #520793 — 1987 JEEP WAGONEER
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA
Crash Fire 2 Injuries 1 Death
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 520793 |
| Vehicle | 1987 JEEP WAGONEER |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 2 |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MN |
Consumer Description
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE GAS TANK RUPTURING DURING A REAR END ACCIDENT. AS A RESULT OF THE FIRE, IN LESS THAN A MINUTE THE FIRE ENGULFED THE ENTIRE REAR END, RESULTING IN A FATALITY AND TWO INJURIES. *AK
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