NHTSA Complaint #11708900 — 2024 JEEP WRANGLER 4XE

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH and entering the highway, the steering wheel failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the steering wheel finally loosened, and the contact was able to turn the steering wheel. Another driver swerved to avoid a crash, and rocks cracked the front windshield. While driving, there was an abnormal smoky burning odor was detected. The odor became more prominent. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. After waiting for several minutes, the contact opened the hood and noticed that the hood was burned and stripped, and noticed the issue was inside the engine. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V710000 (Electrical System) and 25V741000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 4,300.