For months now, Jeep has been installing trailer hitches on thousands of 1993-1998 Grand Cherokees and 2002-2007 Libertys as part of a recall.  According to the automaker, the added hitch assembly protects the vehicle’s fuel tank–which is located behind the rear axle–and the occupants, in the event of a collision.  Now, Jeep says the modification has proven so effective that they will begin installing hitches on all sides of vehicles.

“One trailer hitch really protects the rear of the vehicle, so we got to thinking, imagine how safe it would be with a whole bunch of hitches all the way around,” explained effervescent Jeep structural engineer LoMein Kerplop.  

Technicians will install a total of 20 hitches on each vehicle, including six on each side and four each on the front and back.  “With all 20 hitches installed, these Jeeps are almost indestructible,” claimed Kerplop.