KNOWN FAULT · Jeep

Fuel tank exposed in a rear impact (Cherokee KJ)

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Engine / equipment: Jeep Cherokee KJ (Liberty in the US)
Period mentioned: 2002–2007
Symptoms: Risk of the tank rupturing and leaking fuel if the car is hit from behind.
Possible cause described: In the UK there was a recall (N46) to fit a protective cross-beam, incompatible with some tow bars; in the US the 1.7-million-Jeep campaign fitted Mopar hitches free.
Check for the garage: Check by VIN whether the campaign was done.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Anonymous answer, no personal data.

How much does it cost to repair this fault?

Free under the recall.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Check by VIN whether the campaign was done.

What are the symptoms?

Risk of the tank rupturing and leaking fuel if the car is hit from behind.

Which cars and years does it affect?

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