Tank Assembly problems of the 1996 Jeep Cherokee

Three problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1996 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2011

Sporadic gas leak from fuel pump hookup on gas tank at startup. Could not be duplicated except at random occurrences.

2 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2003

While driving approximately 65 mph with out any warning vehicle stalled. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the technician indicated the fuel tank disintegrated and clog the fuel line. Fuel tank was replaced at owner expense of $1. 000.

3 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2001

A report aired on local television station that informed consumer that a problem was found in all model year Jeeps concering fuel tank not being properly placed. Please provide further details.


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