NHTSA Complaint #757931 — 1997 JEEP WRANGLER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	757931
Vehicle	1997 JEEP WRANGLER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 4, 2002
Date Filed	February 11, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

FREEZE PLUG CRACKED ON PERFECT DAY OF 70 DEGREES. ENGINE COOLANT LOST. THIS HAPPENED IN A PARKING LOT - 02 MPH IN REVERSE. :) IF IT HAD HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY, PERMENENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO OVERHEATING AND LEADING TO SEIZING.

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