| Issue ID | 746183 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10291165 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 02/11/09 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2009 jeep wrangler 4 door caught fire when my wife was driving my children to school. It had 6,000 miles on it. The jeep was deemed a total loss by safety insurance. The vehicle had not been touched since leaving the dealership. We contacted the dealer who has been very helpful but forwarded us to the manufacturer . We have been getting the company policies and procedures run around. Customer service to the special investigation unit { no phone number to contact them direct}to the legal department where it is right now. Beware of this problem and the not so friendly customer service that follows. Its been our experience the company is more interested in a law suit than a potential safety problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORWOOD, MA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 25 |
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