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2008 Jeep COMPASS 4X4 Unknown Or Other Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1208198
Internal NHTSA #	10747270
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	JEEP
Model	COMPASS 4X4
Model Year	2008
File date	25/07/15
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	After driving 311 miles form ocean city md, we stopped for a rest at 179 n plaza access rd, somerset, pa 15501. After an estimated 30 minute break, we returned to the jeep filled with smoke. Upon getting my family to safety, clearing the driver's around the jeep, calling 9-11, and pulling our luggage out of the jeep, i determined the rear carpet under neath the rear compartment was on fire. I removed it and extinguished it. What was found at my local garage was a corroded hole on top of the muffler (which can only be diagnosed by reaching in and over the muffler) was venting exhaust and was so hot it caused the rear frame to reach a temperature that ignited the carpet around the spare tire. There are visible burn marks in the rear as well. Thankfully this did not heat the gas tank to the point of ignition. My jeep does not have a heat shield between the frame and the muffler. My insurance company will not repair the muffler as they say it a defect from the manufacture. I am concerned for other jeep compass owners or jeeps in general that have no heat shield and could have this type of corrosion.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	71089
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MONROEVILLE, PA
VIN pattern	1J8FF47W38DXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Jeep COMPASS 4X4 Unknown Or Other Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Jeep COMPASS 4X4 Unknown Or Other Problems, Complaints and Defects

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