| Issue ID | 1726873 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11397729 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 15/02/21 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45-50 mph, there was a burning oil smell detected inside the vehicle. The contact parked the vehicle and saw there was oil leaking from the vehicle onto the ground. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the failure was diagnosed as a cracked oil cooler that leaked into the exhaust system. The contact informed a jeep dealer of the failure but the part to repair was on back order. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LOCKPORT, LA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJWFG7GLXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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