NHTSA Complaint #11503709 — 2017 JEEP WRANGLER

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11503709
Vehicle	2017 JEEP WRANGLER
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	January 22, 2023
Date Filed	January 25, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The transfer case randomly blew up in a ball of fire while driving on a highway speeds of 65-70mph while the vehicle was in 2wd. Vehicle was totalled due to the fire.

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