Preliminary Investigation Opened for Jeep Patriot Problems

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October 22, 2012

Preliminary Investigation Opened for Jeep Patriot Problems

According to The Detroit News¸ the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is opening a preliminary investigation to monitor a stalling issue with the Jeep Patriot from the 2011 and 2012 model years.

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