| Issue ID | 1716787 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11387566 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 31/12/20 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact called on behalf of his client who owned 2018 jeep wrangler. The contact stated after the client purchased the vehicle and drove off the lot, when he saw smoke exiting the hood. The client was able to park safely on the side of the road and exit the vehicle. The client also stated he vehicle caught fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The fire department and police filed a report. The vehicle was not drivable and was deemed total loss from the insurance company. The client did not have any injuries. The client informed the dealer regarding to the failure. The contact stated upon investigation, the vin was associated to nhtsa campaign number: 20v124000 (power train). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,033. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36033 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BROOKLYN, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1C4GJXAG4JWXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| 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 | 0 |
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