The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is conducting a preliminary investigation involving fires that reportedly started on the front passenger side of the engine compartment. There have been at least nine fire-related incidents involving these SUVs/trucks. Some of the fires have allegedly started when the cars are turned off.
According to the NHTSA, the fires originated at the power steering pump electrical connector, aligning with most fire reports as this is located under the hood on the passenger side. The agency described a fire with the engine off “can result in an increased risk of occupant injury, injury to persons outside the vehicle, and property damage, with little or no warning.” With this in mind, Michael Brooks, the executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety, recommended owners of these vehicles park the SUVs outdoors until more information is gathered.
*Note regarding other model years: Some Jeep Wrangler owners are expressing concerns that the scope of the investigation might be too narrow, with fears that the number of potentially affected vehicles could be higher than reported or that crucial details might be omitted. A forum member on Jeep Internet Forum has raised questions about the investigation’s focus solely on the 2021-2023 models, pointing out that these share the same power steering pump design with the earlier 2018-2021 models.
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