| Issue ID | 1491637 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11121599 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 17/01/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep wrangler. While driving at any speed, the brakes made squeaking noises when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact noticed a burning odor and smoke coming from the brakes. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The failures recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to south hills chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (3344 washington rd, mcmurray, pa 15317, 724-941-4300) where the contact was informed that there were no failures with the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 243. *dt |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 243 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BETHEL PARK, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4BJWDG9JLXXXXXX |
| 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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