| Issue ID | 755443 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10299091 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 27/12/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that his transmission over heated and the fluid leaked on the exhaust which caused a fire to occur. The failure caused the plastic fuel lines to melt which caused the fire to spread under the engine compartment destroying the entire vehicle. There were no injuries. The manufacturer stated 22 days ago that a representative would inspect the vehicle; however, he has not received a call. A police/fire report is available if needed. The failure mileage was 28,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TOPEKA , KS |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GA64188LXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| 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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