| Issue ID | 993809 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10523941 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 29/05/13 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle became stuck in a muddy surface. In addition, grey smoke began billowing from the engine compartment. The contact mentioned that immediately after the smoke was seen, the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The contact sustained injuries to the wrist, feet, elbow and lower back. The fire department was contacted and a report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 76,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 76500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GB39137LXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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