# 1999 JEEP CHEROKEE — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `345139` · 2002-04-20 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** JEEP
- **Model:** CHEROKEE
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
## Narrative
I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND A FORD SEDAN REAR ENDED ME AND THE CAR IMMEDIATELY WENT UP IN FLAMES.  THERE WERE SEVERAL EXPLOSIONS AND THE CAR WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS BY THE UNSURANCE COMPANY.  I WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH NECK AND UPPER BACK PAIN . X-RAYS WERE TAKEN AND I WAS DISCHARGED WITH CERVICAL STRAIN.  I WAS REFERRED BY MY DOCTOR TO A CRISIS COUNSELOR WHOM I AM STILL ATTENDING.  I HAVE NOT SLEPT THROUGH THE NIGHT SINCE THE INCIDENT.*AK
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