| Issue ID | 1007265 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10538053 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 22/08/13 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. The driver's seat became hot and the driver safely merged off road. He then noticed smoke coming from under the seat and he exited the vehicle. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection and was deemed as being destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 2,400. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2400 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SMITHTOWN, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1C4BJWEG8DLXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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