| Issue ID | 1561700 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11205601 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 02/05/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving home, saw smoke and a flame coming from under the hood after turning onto the rural road i live on. The vehicle was in motion when this was noticed. I pulled over and got my children out of the car as quickly as possible. As soon as the children were safely out of the vehicle, i noticed that all doors had locked. Shortly after getting my children out, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. Fire department was notified and on scene soon after and a police report was also filed. Unsure as to reasoning of why the vehicle started fire. Have never had any issues or engine warning lights display during ownership. Bought this vehicle new. No modifications or add-ons or other service work besides the regular maintenance of the vehicle. 2016 jeep wrangler unlimited sahara. Roughly 65,000 - 70,000 miles on the vehicle at the time. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BUCKLEY, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1C4BJWEG6GLXXXXXX |
| 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 | 20 |
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