Do you know about Gas Tank Fire Risk
Government safety officials have expanded an investigation into gas tank fires in older-model Jeep Grand Cherokees.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recently added Cherokee and Liberty models to the probe, which began nearly two years ago.
Currently, the probe covers roughly 5.1 million vehicles and has paid special attention to SUV’s gas tanks, which are known to be damaged in rear-impact crashes, causing fires.
The agency says 15 people have died in 26 Grand Cherokee gas tank fires. 
The Jeeps included in the investigation are the1993 to 2004 Grand Cherokees as well as 1993-2001 Cherokees and 2002-2007 Liberty sport utility vehicles.
An analysis of crash data revealed that more people died in rear-impact crashes and fires in these types of Jeeps than in other types of vehicles.
So far, none of the Jeeps have been recalled, but a further investigation by the NHTSA could lead to it if they find the vehicles present “an unreasonable risk to safety.”. You should monitor this is for notice of additional gas tank fires risk
Chrysler, which manufactures the Jeeps, responded by saying the Jeeps meet safety regulations and the rear-impact fires are rare.
The Grand Cherokee investigation started in August 2010 and reviewed about 3 million vehicles. NHTSA started the probe after getting a request from the Center for Auto Safety, an advocacy group. The center argues that the plastic gas tanks are poorly designed and don’t have proper shielding.
Columbia Burn Injury Attorneys
Suffering a car accident is bad enough without another calamity occurring after the accident. Vehicle fires can happen when a car’s gas tank or fuel-delivery system burst into flames as a result of an accident qualifying for a vehicle fire lawsuit. Don’thesitate to retain a Defective Products Lawyer to protect your interests.
In the United States, vehicle fires occur in approximately 2.4 percent of all fatal crashes. NHTSA estimates approximately 310 deaths per year are caused by a post-collision vehicle fire. The largest cause of these vehicle fire fatality accidents is rear-ended collisions. These rear-end accidents account for approximately 143 of these fatalities (46%). Many more fire deaths & fire injuries may be partly attributed to vehicle fires. The National Accident Sampling System (NASS) estimates that 670 burn injuries occur each year.
If you or a loved one were seriously injured with a burn injury, you need to have someone working on the case immediately. The Columbia Burn Injury Lawyers at the Strom Law Firm can ensure that your personal injury claim is timely initiated, preserved, and filed to seek the compensation you deserve.
The American Burn Association states that over 486,000 Americans suffered from burn injuries in 2015. Forty-thousand burn injuries are known to have required hospitalization.
If you suffer a burn injury caused by a defective device, unsafe work conditions, or a child being left unsupervised with a dangerous product, a lawsuit may be needed to recover compensation for a victim’s damages. While they may seem minor, burns of any severity are serious. A scar from a burn can last a lifetime and can sometimes affect the victim by creating a perpetual sensation of intense pain. The damage can also cause a significant amount of mental anguish and distress. The law exists to make burn victims and other victims as close as possible to being whole again.
If you suffered burns in an accident or any other way in Columbia, Richland County, or anywhere else across South Carolina, contact us. We offer free case evaluations and we do not collect a fee unless we recover for you. Contact our burn injury lawyers at 803-252-4800 or online and find out if we are able to help you.
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