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2018 JEEP WRANGLER — POWER TRAIN

fire · 1719019 · 2021-01-11

Vehicle

Make
JEEP
Model
WRANGLER
Year
2018
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
POWER TRAIN
Miles at failure
36,033

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS CLIENT WHO OWNED 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER THE CLIENT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE OFF THE LOT, WHEN HE SAW SMOKE EXITING THE HOOD. THE CLIENT WAS ABLE TO PARK SAFELY ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE CLIENT ALSO STATED HE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE FILED A REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND WAS DEEMED TOTAL LOSS FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE CLIENT DID NOT HAVE ANY INJURIES. THE CLIENT INFORMED THE DEALER REGARDING TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED UPON INVESTIGATION, THE VIN WAS ASSOCIATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V124000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,033.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11387566
Machine
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