Issue ID | 1702627 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11373567 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GLADIATOR |
Model Year | 2020 |
File date | 02/11/20 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I entered the highway and my power steering light came on. I then lost power steering. Immediately got off at the next exit and pulled into the gas station. As i exited my vehicle i observed smoke coming from the hood vents. The engine bay then became fully engulfed in flames and the fire department responded to extinguish the fire. Vehicle is total loss. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DORCHESTER, MA |
VIN pattern | 1C6JJTBG6LLXXXXXX |
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 | 13/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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