Chrysler has decided to recall 2.7 million 1993 to 2004 Jeep Grand
Cherokee and 2002 to 2007 Liberty models for a potential risk relating
to the fuel tank placement between the rear bumper and rear axle. Chrysler rejected the request in a media statement, stating the NHTSA's
initial conclusions are based on “incomplete analysis of the underlying
data.” Chrysler said the impacted models met or exceeded all applicable
requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, including
the ones pertaining to fuel system integrity.
Chrysler said today that they will inspect vehicles involved in the
recall and, if necessary, provide an upgrade to the rear structure of
the vehicle to better manage crash forces in low-speed impacts. "Chrysler Group's analysis of the data confirms that these vehicles are
not defective and are among the safest in the peer group," Chrysler said
in the statement. "Nonetheless, Chrysler Group recognizes that this
matter has raised concerns for its customer and wants to take further
steps, in coordination with NHTSA, to provide additional measures to
supplement the safety of its vehicles."
NHTSA didn't tell owners to stop driving their cars, something it has
done in the past. “They can make their own risk assessment and their own
choices".
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