| Issue ID | 669552 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10223182 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 23/03/08 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass 4x4. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact smelled plastic burning and then smoke appeared from the rear of the vehicle. Before she could stop the vehicle, it caught fire. The contact was able to exit the vehicle before it was destroyed. The cause of the failure was believed to be electrical. The vin was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 28,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | JAMESTOWN, TN |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/12/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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| Dealer's name | EAST TENNESEE DODGE |
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