| Issue ID | 848294 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10389682 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| File date | 07/02/10 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | A while ago i had the climate controls go out in my 1999 jeep wrangler. Upon investigation, i found that the wiring harness connector and the climate controls had melted due to the heat generated from the electrical connection. I replaced the climate controls in my jeep, however, the electrical wiring still gets very hot. I did some checking in jeep forums and apparently, this is a common occurrence in the "tj" jeep model. I am enclosing a link to an article that addresses this issue, in it the authors determined that the uncorrected wiring can reach 122 degrees. Http://www. Jpmagazine. Com/techarticles/electrical/154_0710_jeep_fire_prevention/index. Html. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 125000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VANCOUVER, WA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FY19S5XPXXXXXX |
| 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? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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