NHTSA Complaint #10750313 — 2015 JEEP COMPASS

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10750313
Vehicle	2015 JEEP COMPASS
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	August 5, 2015
Date Filed	August 21, 2015
Mileage	10,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE. WHILE AT A DRIVE THRU WINDOW I HEARD A POP NEAR THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE FIRE SHOT OUT FROM UNDER THE DASH IN THE AREA OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE WHOLE CAR THEN BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I SUSTAINED 3RD DEGREE BURNS OF MY STOMACH AND RIGHT THIGH

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