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The infamous "Pinto memo", a document submitted to the NHTSA examining the societal costs of new roll-over legislation, was presented to the public as proof that Ford executives knew about a design defect and decided to do nothing after calculating that paying off lawsuits was cheaper than reengineering the car. This presentation resulted in ...
The Tesla Model S has an unusually low rollover risk of 5.7% due to its low center of mass. [8] [9] Light trucks will roll over at lateral accelerations of 0.8 to 1.2 g. Large commercial trucks will roll at lateral accelerations as low as 0.2 g [10] Trucks are more likely to roll over than passenger cars because they usually have taller bodies ...
The Jeep J8 is a military vehicle originally based on the Jeep Wrangler JK platform, but currently based on the Jeep Wrangler JL platform. It is also used by government agencies, security groups, peacekeepers, fire departments, underground mining and other industries requiring a heavy duty off-road vehicle. [ 1 ]
CJ-7 (1976–1986) The CJ-7 was introduced in 1976 as a longer alternative to the CJ-5, as a compromise between the CJ-5 and CJ-6's wheelbase length. 379,299 were built. This was the first model to lack the "Universal Jeep" designation. CJ-8 "Scrambler" (1981–1985) Once again consumers complained of too little room in the CJ-7.
The CJ-8, officially referred to as the Jeep Scrambler, was a long-wheelbase version of the CJ-7, introduced in 1981 and manufactured through 1986. It featured a 103.5 in (2,629 mm) wheelbase [ 76 ] and a removable half cab, creating a small pick-up style box instead of using a separate pickup bed.
Owning Up. Jeeps have a long and illustrious history, with military roots dating back to World War II. Instantly recognizable, they are known for the legendary off-road capabilities that earned ...
This results in a high center of mass, which made SUVs more prone to roll-over accidents. [48] [49] In 2003, SUVs were quoted as 2.5 times more likely to roll over in a crash than regular cars and that SUV roofs were more likely to cave in on passengers than in other cars, resulting in increased harm to passengers. [48] [50]
The recall, which was reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Nov. 7, states that 206,502 vehicles may be affected. The recall pertains to 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee ...