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Statement on Failure to Pass Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010
by Clarence Ditlow, Executive Director Center for Auto Safety
With highway deaths once again rising after a 4-year downturn, Congress’ failure to pass the Motor Vehicle Safety Act is a public healthtragedy. In a year that began with runaway Toyota’s & ended with Windstar rear axle fractures, one thing is clear – NHTSA does not have the authority or resources to stand up to an auto industry that always has and always will place profits above safety.
Crash Tests Suggest Jeep Fire Risk, Safety Group Says
By CHRISTOPHER JENSEN
6/15/11
MILLIONS of Jeep Grand Cherokees from the 1993 through 2004 model years are particularly susceptible to fires when struck from behind and should be recalled, an auto safety group says, based on its review of three independently conducted crash tests, including one performed last month.
Safety Advocates Demand Government Recall Jeep Grand Cherokee
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The Center for Auto Safety is demanding the
government recall 2.2 million Jeep Grand Cherokees,
model years 1993 through 2004, because of what
they say is a defective fuel tank design that can cause
the gas tank to rupture in a crash.
“For the Center for Auto Safety, this is the most
dangerous vehicle on the road today and we want it
recalled,” said Clarence Ditlow, executive director of
Jeep Grand Cherokee Crash Tests
Karco 50 MPH Vehicle to Vehicle 30% Offset Rear Impact 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee – 1/14/11
Nader Targets Pre-2003 Jeep Grand Cherokees as ‘Modern Day Pintos’
by David Kiley
Consumer activist Ralph Nader has called on Italian automaker Fiat to recall 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees made by Chrysler because of what he calls their vulnerability to catching fire in rear-end crashes.
Chrysler sold the bulk of its assets to Fiat in 2009.
Nader to Fiat Chief Engineer on Grand Cherokee Fuel System Recall, 2-8-11
Harald Wester February 8, 2011
Viale Alfa Romeo
Rho, MI 20020
Italy
Dear Mr. Wester:
Statement of Ralph Nader re: Jeep Grand Cherokee Fires
Milano Italy
For Release
January 26, 2011
Statement of Ralph Nader
Tot fatally burned — but the report says ‘no fire’
Neil Roland
Automotive News | December 13, 2010 – 12:01 am EST
https://www.autonews.com/article/20101213/OEM01/312139975/1252
In 2006, a 4-year-old Texas girl died of severe burns when the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by her mother was hit from behind by another car and burst into flames, police and autopsy reports show.