Five problems related to underhood wiring have been reported for the 2001 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While vehicle was completely shut off consumer went into the store, and when coming out vehicle was on fire. That day consumer drove only 18 miles. Contacted dealer ,and the dealer was taking a look at vehicle.
Vehicle caught on fire while consumer was inside. Vehicle was not turned on. Cause was unknown. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
Vehicle was parked for a short time when a fire started under the hood, near fuel rail and fuel injectors. Damage unknown at this time.
The Jeep was driven 6 miles, parked in owners yard. Within 5 minutes owner smelled plastic and looked out to see fire and smoke coming from Jeep. Motor was melted. Very obvious electrical orgin. Switch was off . Extensive damage. Had owner not beeb quick with hose his home would have burned also. Owner burned hand raising hood. Motor not running, switch off Jeep caught fire quickly. Repoorts of another Jeep burned at bucannon auto mall in bucannon wv this makes 3 that I know of.
Vehicle caught on fire while parked. Please provide additional information.