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541 reports32,000 miles · Nov 20, 2013
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THE 2008 JEEP AND YEARS AFTER ALL HAVE A DEFECTIVE SKYSLIDER(AS FAR AS I KNOW EVERY SINGLE PERSON I SPOKE WITH THAT HAS A SKY SLIDER HAD SOME MALFUNCTION) WHICH SEEMS TO BE A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. THIS PANORAMIC ROOF CONSTANTLY MALFUNCTIONS, THE REPLACEMENT PARTS COST ALMOST A 1/4 OF THE VEHICLE COST AND WHEN IT BREAKS IT USUALL…
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THE 2008 JEEP AND YEARS AFTER ALL HAVE A DEFECTIVE SKYSLIDER(AS FAR AS I KNOW EVERY SINGLE PERSON I SPOKE WITH THAT HAS A SKY SLIDER HAD SOME MALFUNCTION) WHICH SEEMS TO BE A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. THIS PANORAMIC ROOF CONSTANTLY MALFUNCTIONS, THE REPLACEMENT PARTS COST ALMOST A 1/4 OF THE VEHICLE COST AND WHEN IT BREAKS IT USUALLY IS NOT FIXED PROPERLY. THE CONCERN IS, IT CAN COME FLYING OFF AT HIGH SPEEDS CAUSING POSSIBLE INJURY, ALSO MAKES VEHICLE UN-SECURE DUE TO BEING ACCESSIBLY BY THE ROOF, ALSO CAUSES RAIN, AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS TO ENTER THE CABIN AREA. I UNDERSTAND THAT CHRYSLER IS UNDER GOVERNMENT PROTECTION DUE TO IT FINANCIAL SITUATION BUT THERE IS NO REASON THEY CAN NOT RECALL, REPAIR, OR HAVE A ENGINEERED REPLACEMENT FOR THIS DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS AND ISSUES IT HAS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10553012
20,000 miles · Nov 11, 2013
Fuel System, Gasoline
EVERY TIME I FUEL UP, IF I LEAVE IT FILLING UP AUTOMATICALLY, GAS SPEWS OUT WHEN IT GETS TO FULL AND GOES EVERYWHERE. EVEN IF I AM TRYING TO WATCH THE GALLONS AND STOP BEFORE IT GETS TO FULL, IT STILL SPEWS EVERYWHERE. I THOUGHT THIS WAS SPECIFIC TO MY VEHICLE, BUT I'VE NOW SEEN HUNDREDS OF REPORTS ON THE INTERNET REGARDING T…
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EVERY TIME I FUEL UP, IF I LEAVE IT FILLING UP AUTOMATICALLY, GAS SPEWS OUT WHEN IT GETS TO FULL AND GOES EVERYWHERE. EVEN IF I AM TRYING TO WATCH THE GALLONS AND STOP BEFORE IT GETS TO FULL, IT STILL SPEWS EVERYWHERE. I THOUGHT THIS WAS SPECIFIC TO MY VEHICLE, BUT I'VE NOW SEEN HUNDREDS OF REPORTS ON THE INTERNET REGARDING THE VERY SAME ISSUES WITH THIS YEAR AND MODEL OF JEEP, PLUS MANY OTHER YEARS AND MODELS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10551791
5,000 miles · Oct 17, 2013
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, WATER BEGAN LEAKING THROUGH THE RETRACTABLE SKY SLIDER, ALLOWING AIR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STRUCTURE OF THE ROOF WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, WATER BEGAN LEAKING THROUGH THE RETRACTABLE SKY SLIDER, ALLOWING AIR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STRUCTURE OF THE ROOF WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT RECURRED ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 61,701.
NHTSA ODI #10548258
10,000 miles · Sep 12, 2013
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WAS LEAKING THROUGH THE MOON ROOF AND IT WAS HARD TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STRUCTURE OF THE ROOF WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WAS LEAKING THROUGH THE MOON ROOF AND IT WAS HARD TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STRUCTURE OF THE ROOF WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,000. UPDATED 3/5/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE SKY SLIDER ROOF WAS REPAIRED IN 2009. SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIR. THE ROOF CONTINUED TO PARTIALLY OPEN. UPDATED 03/21/14
NHTSA ODI #10543311
Mileage unknown · Sep 11, 2013
Air Bags
FOR THE PAST THREE MONTHS THE AIR BAG LIGHT IN MY CAR HAS BEEN COMING ON AND OFF. SOMETIMES IT WILL STAY ON FOR A COUPLE DAYS, OTHER TIMES IT WILL ONLY STAY ON FOR A COUPLE MINUTES. MY MOTHER ALSO HAS A JEEP LIBERTY AND HERS IS DOING THE SAME THING. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TRIGGERS IT TO COME ON BUT TYPICALLY IT COMES ON WHEN I A…
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FOR THE PAST THREE MONTHS THE AIR BAG LIGHT IN MY CAR HAS BEEN COMING ON AND OFF. SOMETIMES IT WILL STAY ON FOR A COUPLE DAYS, OTHER TIMES IT WILL ONLY STAY ON FOR A COUPLE MINUTES. MY MOTHER ALSO HAS A JEEP LIBERTY AND HERS IS DOING THE SAME THING. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TRIGGERS IT TO COME ON BUT TYPICALLY IT COMES ON WHEN I AM THE ONLY PERSON IN THE CAR. I HAVE HAD MY CAR FOR LESS THEN 6 MONTHS SO I TOOK IT IN LAST WEEK TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT BECAUSE I HAVE HEARD OF OTHER JEEP LIBERTYS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CAR DEALERSHIP FROM WHICH I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM TOLD ME THAT IT WOULD COST ME $459 FOR A NEW OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (EVEN THOUGH I HAVE HAD MY CAR FOR LESS THEN 6 MONTHS AND IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY). I PERSONALLY BELIEVE THAT THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO AND IT SHOULD BE MADE A RECALL FOR JEEPS BECAUSE I HAVE HEARD THIS COMPLAINT FROM MULTIPLE PEOPLE REGARDING THEIR JEEP LIBERTYS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10543048
115,660 miles · Sep 5, 2013
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, HE ATTEMPTED TO USE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER BUT IT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER CONTROL MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, HE ATTEMPTED TO USE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER BUT IT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER CONTROL MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115,660.
NHTSA ODI #10542088
55,400 miles · Aug 22, 2013
Steering
VEHICLE WAS MAKING A WHINING NOISE WHEN TURNING. I HAD THE CAR CHECKED AND THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THIS CAR IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO THE RACK AND PINION. ALONG WITH THIS, THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS COMING ON. I BELIEVE THAT THIS MAY BE RELATED TO THE LATEST RECALL CONCERNING THE HEAT SHIELD.…
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VEHICLE WAS MAKING A WHINING NOISE WHEN TURNING. I HAD THE CAR CHECKED AND THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THIS CAR IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO THE RACK AND PINION. ALONG WITH THIS, THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS COMING ON. I BELIEVE THAT THIS MAY BE RELATED TO THE LATEST RECALL CONCERNING THE HEAT SHIELD. JEEP REFUSES TO ADD MY CAR TO THE RECALL LIST AND I AM SURE THIS IS DIRECTLY RELATED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10536826
60,000 miles · Aug 20, 2013
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FAILED AND FELL INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE A…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FAILED AND FELL INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NHTSA ODI #10536285
61,000 miles · Aug 10, 2013
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PANORAMIC ROOF - WILL NOT CLOSE. APPEARS THAT PASSENGER SIDE TRACK IS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY AND THE TOP WILL NOT FULLY CLOSE AND FLAPS IN THE WIND. MY VEHICLE IS NO LONGER SECURE AS WELL AS THE ANNOYANCE OF THE FLAPPING IN THE WIND. ALSO, NO WAY TO SECURE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER WHICH IS CAUSING STAINING OF THE INTERIOR ARO…
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PANORAMIC ROOF - WILL NOT CLOSE. APPEARS THAT PASSENGER SIDE TRACK IS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY AND THE TOP WILL NOT FULLY CLOSE AND FLAPS IN THE WIND. MY VEHICLE IS NO LONGER SECURE AS WELL AS THE ANNOYANCE OF THE FLAPPING IN THE WIND. ALSO, NO WAY TO SECURE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER WHICH IS CAUSING STAINING OF THE INTERIOR AROUND THE ROOF. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10534655
85,000 miles · Aug 1, 2013
Seats
THE HEATING ELEMENT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER HEATED SEAT HAS STARTED TO BURN THROUGH THE SEAT. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND BECAUSE THE CAR IS BEYOND THE 3 YR/36,000 MILES WARRANTY, CHRYSLER WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIR. I AM CONCERNED THAT SOMEONE COULD BE BURNED OR THAT THE SEAT COULD CATCH FIRE BECAUSE OF THIS ISS…
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THE HEATING ELEMENT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER HEATED SEAT HAS STARTED TO BURN THROUGH THE SEAT. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND BECAUSE THE CAR IS BEYOND THE 3 YR/36,000 MILES WARRANTY, CHRYSLER WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIR. I AM CONCERNED THAT SOMEONE COULD BE BURNED OR THAT THE SEAT COULD CATCH FIRE BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE AND BELIEVE IT IS ENOUGH OF A SAFETY CONCERN TO FILE A COMPLAINT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10533054
Official recalls
4Apr 3, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10.
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Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
Consequence: If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10.
Air Bags
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
Consequence: If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10.
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
Consequence: If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10.
Nov 3, 2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES. THE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTORS THAT CONTAIN EXCESS ADHESIVE THAT MAY ALLOW FOR WATER INTRUSION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT AND EVENTUALLY INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A FAILING OR INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM WILL REDUCE A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Oct 8, 2008
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 3,663 MY 2007-2008 DODGE NITRO AND MY 2008 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE PARK BRAKE LEVER CLUTCH DRUM MAY DISTORT AND REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Sep 9, 2008
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 494 MY 2008 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD AND/OR FIXED REAR QUARTER GLASS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED USING INCORRECT URETHANE ADHESIVE. THIS COULD AFFECT GLASS RETENTION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE GLASS SEPARATES WHILE DRIVING, IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE OR INJURE A PEDESTRIAN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD AND/OR FIXED REAR QUARTER GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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NHTSA investigations
1DP14004 · Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
Opened Sep 25, 2014 · Closed Jul 24, 2015
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 to evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. ODI analyzed complaint data provided by CAS as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers. In total, there were 296 complaints submitted by the petitioner in the original petition and five supplements, including 271 complaints related to the subject vehicles equipped with TIPM-7. Approximately 3 percent of CAS complaints are related to vehicles equipped with TIPM-6 and ODI?s review of these complaints did not identify any safety defect trends. ODI conducted a detailed review of complaints narratives submitted by CAS and consumers including careful analysis of vehicle repair histories, warranty claims obtained from the manufacturer and any available Customer Assistance Inquiry reports (CAIR). Analysis of the field data indicated that MY2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles exhibited significantly higher complaint rates related to fuel pump relay (FPR) failures than other subject vehicles. In a September 3, 2014 letter to NHTSA, Chrysler submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) identifying a defect in the FPR within the TIPM-7 which can result in a no start or stall condition in approximately 188,723 model year (MY) 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) and Dodge Durango (WD) vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010 through July 20, 2011 (14V-530).In a February 24, 2015 letter, Chrysler submitted a second DIR expanding the scope of the FPR defect condition to include an additional 338,216 MY 2012 through 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured from September 17, 2010 through August 19, 2013 and MY 2012 through 2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 18, 2011 through August 19, 2013 (15V-115).ODI analysis of the CAS allegations of TIPM defects resulting in stall while driving, airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration, fire and other faults identified a single defect condition related to 1 of over 60 different circuits in the TIPM assembly. The most common effect of this defect condition, related to the fuel pump relay, was a no-start concern, but it could also result in stall while driving (76 complaints). No valid evidence was presented in support of claims related to airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration or fire resulting from TIPM faults and these claims were found to be wholly without merit based on review of the field data and design of the relevant systems and components.Except insofar as the petitioner's contentions relate to the defect condition addressed by the Chrysler recalls, the factual bases of the petitioner's contentions that any further investigation is necessary are unsupported. In our view, additional investigation is unlikely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists or a NHTSA order for the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect as alleged by the petitioner at the conclusion of the requested investigation. Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize NHTSA's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is den
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