Issue ID | 959761 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10493156 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | WRANGLER |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 26/06/12 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving on a pasture the fuel line in our 2010 automatic jeep wrangler unlimited became detached from the clip that holds it in the automatic transmission (according to the dealer). The plastic part in the fuel line melted when it became in contact with part of the hot exhaust system. The jeep stop running and a small fire started beneath the jeep on the grass . We pushed the vehicle out of the way and put the fire out . There was no fire damage to the jeep. The jeep was repaired at labelle dodge/chrysler-jeep, inc. Ph: 1-800-226-1193 invoice no. [xxx] we contacted chrysler and we were told that happen because we took the jeep off road. That there was nothing they could do. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19567 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MIAMI BEACH, FL |
VIN pattern | 1J4BA6H18ALXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 15/05/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 10 |
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