The AP (8/23) reported, “U.S. auto safety
regulators are investigating complaints that the ceilings can catch fire in
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs.” Yesterday, NHTSA announced the probe, which “covers
an estimated 146,000 of the popular sport utility vehicles.” The article writes
that “Investigators will decide if the problem is serious enough to warrant a
recall.”
The Detroit News (8/23, Shepardson, 665K)
reported, NHTSA “said it is launching a preliminary investigation into 146,000
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs after receiving three reports alleging the
vehicle’s interior caught fire near the passenger-side sun visor.” The agency
said on the matter, “The customers reported a burning odor and visible smoke
coming from the headliner while the vehicle was being driven. This was followed
by flames from the headliner itself. Customers lowered the windows in an effort
to clear the smoke, but this increased the fire’s intensity. All three vehicles
had to be extinguished with a fire extinguisher or by the fire department as
they continued to burn after the vehicle was turned off.”
Reuters (8/23) also covered this story.
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