NHTSA Complaint #11436759 — 2021 JEEP WRANGLER

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11436759
Vehicle	2021 JEEP WRANGLER
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	September 27, 2021
Date Filed	October 14, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

The engine caught on fire after a short drive. The fire burned the entire top of the rear of the engine and completely through the wiring harness before I could extinguish it with a fire extinguisher and water. The fire appears to have started at the top rear of the engine where the fuel line enters the intake. The manufacturer, Stellantis, hired a special investigator from EAA/Bosch to look at it, and he agrees that it is similar to fires in similar engines that were recalled in October 2020, NHTSA Campaign number 21V-665. Stellantis has not responded to repeated requests for resolution.

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