| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 004312161 | Incident Date: Dec, 07 2004 |
| Consumer's City: | Consumer's State: IL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Model Name: LAREDO | Model Year: 1999 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1J4GW58N5XC | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Dec, 07 2004 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: Jul, 11 1999 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: While driving, a fire started in engine compartment evidenced by smoke and flames, stopped car, opened hood and two foot high flames burst out of engine compartment. called st charles il fire department who extinguished flames, had car towed to dealer. dealer determined cause of fire was power steering hose burst spraying fluid on exhaust manifold and was ignited. dealer repaired by replacing hose at a cost of $348 that was not covered by the jeep extended warranty. *jb |
