NHTSA Complaint #10948591 — 2009 JEEP WRANGLER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10948591
Vehicle	2009 JEEP WRANGLER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 26, 2017
Date Filed	January 30, 2017
Mileage	166,860 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ME

Consumer Description

I WAS DELIVERING MAIL, AND WHILE STOPPED AT A BOX I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE HOOD. I PULLED INTO THE NEAREST DRIVEWAY, AND GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE JUST BEFORE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WENT UP IN FLAMES.

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