| Issue ID | 917456 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10456244 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 22/03/10 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 jeep wrangler. Consumer states within two weeks of purchase vehicle began experiencing electrical problems *tgw the consumer stated the heater/fan switch was replaced numerous times. On march 22, 2010, smoke began emitting from the vents into the interior of the vehicle. Within minutes, the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames and burned completely to the frame. Chrysler determined there were no manufacturing defects despite the numerous problems the consumer encountered with the vehicle. *jb |
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| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | GEORGETOWN, GA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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| 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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