| Issue ID | 313307 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 749258 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| File date | 21/06/01 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Exhaust manifold cracked 6/21/01, local jeep dealer had no recall, not under warranty. I was in the process of finding a better aftermarket replacement manifold when on 7/19/01,while stopped w/ engine running, the plastic hydraulic line for the clutch melted from the excessive heat, and caught on fire.*ak |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TOPEKA, KS |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FY19S8VPXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 01/08/99 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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