The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) officially announces that it will be investigating consumer reports of fires in the Chevrolet Cruze and Jeep Wrangler vehicles.
The announced followed after receiving reports about the fire destroying six vehicles.
“The car was totally engulfed within five minutes of stopping and it was only after the first sign of fire was visible that the warning light on the dashboard illuminated,” said the owner of one of the Cruz vehicles.
In specific announcement, the NHTSA will be examining 2011 Cruze and the 2010 Wrangler versions. Considering the complaints reported by the customers, they say that both of which resulted in the vehicle becoming engulfed in flames.
As for the 2010 Wrangler, the NHTSA authority receives total of eight reports of fire. Summarizing the reports of all the eight fire incidents, they say that the fire began while their vehicles were in motion. Four of them were burnt to ashes.
One of the owners told NHTSA that the 2010 Wrangler caught fire while attempting to restart the vehicle after it suddenly turned off.
“Once out of the Jeep, I looked under it and saw and unknown liquid burning down to the ground from the engine area. I attempted to extinguish the fire with water but I couldn’t make it. And within minutes, my vehicle was in ashes.”
Spokespersons of both General Motors and Chrysler have issued official statements of accepting the terms for investigation.
Nick Cappa, spokesperson for Chrysler Group, says that the automaker is complying with the investigation.
“The 2010 Jeep Wrangler meets all applicable federal safety standards and has an excellent safety record till to this date,” says Cappa.
Chrysler reported that around 131,000 Wrangler models are sold. According to GM, the company sold roughly 177,000 Cruz.
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