| Issue ID | 1365265 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10967772 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 18/03/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The vehicle was traveling on a highway, when suddenly a loud "pop" noise (unknown origin) was heard. After pulling safely to the side of highway, a large pool of fluid was noticed underneath the vehicle, smoke began coming from under the hood and within minutes the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames and a total loss. The car had previously been serviced with oil change and fuel injection cleaning two weeks prior (3/4/2017). No prior mechanical issues . Approx 39,000 miles on odometer |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HUMBLE, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1C4NJCBA1EDXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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