| Issue ID | 102962 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 820143 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| File date | 23/10/97 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The welding of the vehicle caused water to leak under the dash, which damaged the electrical system. May have caused damage to the air bag system also. The dealer has been notified about the problem. Replcement part, plastic water deslector melted, causing a fire. *ak |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | AZLE, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FY29PXWPXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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