The Center for Auto Safety, founded by consumer advocate Ralph Nader, said NHTSA's own files show that the 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee was involved in 172 fire crashes leading to 254 deaths from 1992 to 2008. "The 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee meets or exceeds all applicable federal safety standards and has an excellent safety record." "Chrysler Group is confident that a study which considered all factors in all collisions - including rear collisions with fire-would show that the 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees perform as well as or better than other vehicles in their class," the statement saida. In a statement, Chrysler said it is aware of the defect petition and "will cooperate fully with NHTSA's investigation process." Reports of one death and nine injuries have been made to the agency. Transportation Department, said it has received reports of a dozen Jeep Grand Cherokee crashes involving a fuel tank leak or a fire potentially related to this kind of leak. Overall, this is NHTSA's seventh pre-investigative review of an alleged defect since Jan. NHTSA's "defect petition," which began Friday, Nov. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is deciding whether enough evidence exists to support opening an investigation of the 3 million Jeeps whose models fall within the 11-year period, the agency said on its Web site. The vehicle's fuel filler neck also tears off in crashes, said the center's petition for an investigation and recall. Last month the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety complained that the SUV's fuel tank extends below the rear bumper and is inadequately protected from crashes and rollovers. The Jeep Grand Cherokee from the 1993 to 2004 model years may be investigated by federal safety regulators after a complaint that its fuel tank is an exposed fire hazard that may have contributed to hundreds of deaths.
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