U.S. safety regulators open probe into new Jeep Cherokees after fire
January 16, 2015 at 12:40 PM EST
DETROIT, Jan 16 (Reuters) - U.S. safety regulators said on Friday they have opened an investigation into an estimated 50,415 newer Jeep Cherokee SUVs, a key model for the profitability of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles , after receiving complaints of engine compartment fires.
