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When refueling, when the fuel filler nozzle clicks off, there is a gush of fuel that spouts out of the fuel tank filler neck for a second or two. It has now become consistent, regardless of when or where the vehicle is refueled (at 6000' or 3000', on 75 degree days or 30). This problem did not occur before this past summer, and was intermittent until about this October. It now occurs anytime the filler is allowed to click off. It behaves as if the fuel tank is not venting as fuel is delivered. When the delivery is cut off, the pressure in the tank, increased through introduction of fuel without an equivalent reduction in volume of air, expels the fuel remaining in the filler neck until equalized. This is speculation on my part but plausibly describes the observed behavior.
The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. The contact was refueling the vehicle when spilled out of the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000.
When filling the gas tank, the pump does not shut off causing fuel to spill out of the gas tank, down the side of the vehicle, and all over the ground. I have tried various brands of gas, various service stations, and the problem can be replicated every time. The speed of fueling doesn't help either. There was a service bulletin issued (sb-14-002-09) in response to NHTSA reference: 10032006, but it only covered up to model years 2009. It appears the problem still exists in model year 2010.
I own a 2010 Jeep Wrangler sahara. Every time I fill my tank with fuel, the pump doesn't shut off on time. The result causes gas to overflow, spraying out of the tank and pouring down the side of my vehicle.
Every time I fill the fuel tank up it overflows. Does not matter if I manually fill or use the auto fill. This has happened the last 4 times I put gas in the fuel tank.
- Chantilly, VA, USA
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I purchased a 2010 Jeep Wrangler unlimited in May 2010. In January 2013, the fuel system does not respond to a shut-off mechanism. Gasoline overflows the tank and spills down the side onto the pavement. It doesn't matter if I use the lowest setting on the gas pump or if I manually use as little pressure as possible; it overfills every single time and gas pours out of the fill spout running down the body of the vehicle on my hand on my clothes and on the ground. The Jeep has more than 30,000 miles and is no longer under warranty. ## VIN failed ##
The gas tank overflowed immensely. This occurs every time when filling the tank, no matter what we do. I am having the tank replaced, but am concerned for safety reasons.
In approx Nov of 2012 I started having problems with fuel overflowing on ground/feet when filling gas tank. There would be a quart or better of fuel that would spill. After the fourth occurance I had dealership check it out while in for routine oil change. On February 6, 2013, I was advised that the vent had failed on the gas tank and the gas tank needed to be replaced. Unfortunately, there is a minimun three week back order on Jeep gas tanks from Chrysler. Dealership told me they are seeing a high number of filler neck and tank failures, causing the delay in obtaining parts. I was told this is not a recall, but I am still covered under warranty. Now Jeep feels like it is going to stall while idiling. Dealership advised this is probably related to the gas tank not venting.
Fuel spit back during refueling. This has happened on multiple occassions now. Worried about potential fire hazard. Chrysler/Jeep has not yet issued a warranty extension for this model year eventhough incidents are consistent with the same reported issue in 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler jks for which a warranty extension was issued.
When refueling, the pump handle clicks off at the appropriate time the tank should be full. However when you pull the pump handle out of the filler neck, the fuel continues to flow as if it were not shut off. This overflow causes fuel to spew out of the filler neck on the car and surrounding area.
When filling up gas tank, I set the pump to automatically shut off. Upon shutting off, a significant amount of gas spewed out down the side of vehicle and onto the ground. This has happened every time I have filled up since. I have tried different gas pumps and station and it has continued to happen every time I have filled up.
While filling up my gas tank I set the pump's trigger mechanism that allows for continuous flow. Prior to the automatic stopping of the pump a substantial amount of gasoline spewed out from the tank. This resulted in a trail of gasoline from my tank down the side of my vehicle and ultimately a large puddle of gasoline on the pavement.
Every time I fill my vehicle up with gas the pump shuts off and then the vehicle spews gas out of the fill tube. This has happened at every pump I have used at multiple gas stations. I have tried different angles and it does not help. The last time it happened gas got all over my hands and all over the vehicle. I am concerned about the paint wearing away as well as the potential safety issue of having gas under the vehicle. A significant amount comes out of the fill tube when this happens. I have seen multiple reports of this happening on different forums. It looks like a warranty was extended for 2007 and 2008 models, but not 2010's.
While driving on a pasture the fuel line in our 2010 automatic Jeep Wrangler unlimited became detached from the clip that holds it in the automatic transmission (according to the dealer). The plastic part in the fuel line melted when it became in contact with part of the hot exhaust system. The Jeep stop running and a small fire started beneath the Jeep on the grass. We pushed the vehicle out of the way and put the fire out. There was no fire damage to the Jeep. The Jeep was repaired at labelle Dodge/Chrysler-Jeep, Inc. Ph: 1-800-226-1193 invoice no. [xxx] we contacted Chrysler and we were told that happen because we took the Jeep off road. That there was nothing they could do. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Every time I filled my gas tank starting about a month ago, at several different gas stations, there was a overflow of gasoline after the pump automatically stopped. I did not try to top off. As I pulled the nozzle out of the tank, several cups of gas spewed out of the filler tube.
Every time I try to fill up my Jeep, fuel spills out the gas tank. I have tried holding the nozzle at every angle and depth into the fuel neck possible. This has to be a defect in the gas tank. It happens every time at different gas stations now, fast or slow filling does not matter.
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- Parker, CO, USA