NHTSA Complaint #723053 — 1998 JEEP WRANGLER STRUCTURE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	723053
Vehicle	1998 JEEP WRANGLER
Component	STRUCTURE
Date Filed	May 31, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UT

Consumer Description

UNDER BODY FIRE ON VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING UNIMPROVED ROAD IN BRUSH. DEBRIS PACKED INTO SKID PLATE UNDER TRANSFER CASE AND CAUGHT FIRE. REDESIGN OF SKID PLATE IS NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE FIRE SITUATION. *AK

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