Issue ID | 1724654 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11396161 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | WRANGLER |
Model Year | 2021 |
File date | 06/02/21 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Only 500 miles on vehicle, went off-roading for the first time and within a short time after climbing a steep hill, smoke came from under vehicle and clutch went to floor and stayed. Turned jeep off, pumped clutch which seemed fine but smoke continued for a minute. Went under vehicle after smoke stopped and saw burnt fibers coming out from transmission case. Restarted vehicle and no movement. Towed jeep out to home. Jeep roadside took it to dealership. Apparently the clutch switch plate overheated, flashed, and completely burned away! There |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 526 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CARLSBAD, NM |
VIN pattern | 1C4HJXFGXMWXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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