Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee recall
Grand Cherokees from 1993 and Cherokees from 2002 pose fuel leak issueA recall for two different Jeep models has been issued in Australia affecting almost 20,000 vehicles. It concerns a potential fuel leak issue that could lead to a fire risk, according to the ACCC.
The recall affects the ZG model Jeep Grand Cherokees built between 1993 and 1998, plus the KJ model Jeep Cherokee manufactured between 2002 and 2007, in regards to a faulty fuel tank.
In total 18,275 SUVs are affected, 12,132 Cherokees and 6143 Grand Cherokees.
According to the recall notice, some Jeep Grand Cherokee and Cherokee models "may allow fuel leakage from the fuel tank during low speed collisions".
In a worst case scenario this could lead to fire.
"Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source may result in an underbody fire," reads the notice.
"This defect poses a hazard to the driver and occupants of the vehicle, in addition to other road users," it states.
The vehicles affected were sold nation-wide in Australia. According to the vehicles' importer, Chrysler Australia, there have been no reported incidents of fire in related to the fuel leak issue in Australia.
Chrysler Australia will notify owners of the possible defect via postal notice, and recommends a booking with an official dealer be made in order to inspect the vehicle, at no cost to owners.
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