| Issue ID | 1396785 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11012328 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 21/07/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My son was driving home from college when he and his girlfriend smelled something funny. They pulled over to the side of the road and flames where coming from under the car and the whole front of the car was engulfed in flames within seconds. Others pulled off the road and helped get him, his dog and girlfriend to safety. The insurance company said it was due to a faulty control module and the truck was totaled. Insurance company is going after jeep due to fire inspectors findings |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MACEDONIA, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1C4BJWDG3HLXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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