# 2004 JEEP WRANGLER — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
> NHTSA complaint `559528` · 2005-10-21 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** JEEP
- **Model:** WRANGLER
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- **Miles at failure:** 890
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
VEHICLE IS A 2004 JEEP WRANGLER 4X4 PURCHASED 12/04.  DEBRIS ACCUMULATED UNDER THE SKID PLATE, APPARENTLY IGNITED BY EXHAUST SYSTEM.  I SMELLED AND SAW SMOKE AND HAD A FIRE EXTINGUISHER WHICH I USED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE.  ENGINE WIRING HARNESS DAMAGED BY THE FIRE, REPAIRS ABOUT $2,000.   SKID PLATE DESIGN ALLOWS DEBRIS TO COME IN FRONT OF SKID PLATE  BUT NOT BE BLOWN OUT THE BACK OR BOTTOM.  I BOUGHT THE JEEP IN PART FOR ITS OFFROAD CAPABILITIES, BUT AM AFRAID TO USE IT NOW.  *NM
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