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But NHTSA says the jack failure rate is similar to those found in other vehicles. The agency had received six reports of the jacks failing or causing injuries, including one incident that resulted in a fatality. Meanwhile, certain Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles garnered a government probe after receiving complaints that the models were equipped with faulty scissor jacks. Of the 24 reports of failure, none alleged smoke or fire in the engine bay, and Chrysler has since modified the power steering cooler assembly to reduce the likelihood of the failure. NHTSA began investigating certain Grand Cherokee SUVs over complaints that power steering hoses could detach during operation, thereby increasing the risk of a vehicle fire. The separate probes found no issues that pose safety concerns. The Detroit News reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has officially closed its investigations into 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2004-2005 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey models. NHTSA closes probes on Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey Wed, 17:59:00 EST Check out the official NHTSA press release after the jump for further details.
Cars with the affected fuel tank problem could see an illuminated dashboard warning light as a result of the evaporative emissions leak being detected.įord will inspect and replace the fuel tank at no cost to owners (those who have already had the procedure done at-cost can apply for reimbursement), and the Dearborn automaker will begin notifying Five Hundred and Montego owners beginning August 15. In the worst-case scenario, a leak could cause a fire. The action, which affects 2,945 vehicles, is due to potentially defective welds between the filler neck and the fuel tank, a condition that could result in a fuel leak or the smell of gasoline reaching the occupants. Ford recalls Five Hundred, Mercury Montego sedans over fuel tank woes Mon, 08:59:00 ESTįord has announced through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it is recalling nearly 3,000 examples of its Five Hundred and Mercury Montego (pictured) sedans from the 2007 model year.