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For years, the Jeep Wrangler has been hot. It’s so popular and fun that Barbie drives one. However, now the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator have the risk of literally being hot due to fires. Some owners noticed, and they filed a lawsuit. 

Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator fire risks spur a lawsuit 

Is your Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator currently on fire? Well, first of all, call for help. Second of all, you aren’t alone. Reportedly, these trucks and SUVs are getting toasty on the regular. 

Multiple owners have reported that their vehicles have randomly burst into flames after being parked. Sometimes, they don’t start burning until hours later. 

This event is so popular that the National Vehicle Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into the matter. It launched an investigation into 781,459 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler models. 

The agency is working to determine if the fire risk is related to a Jeep Defect. According to Car Scoops, some owners didn’t want to wait for the investigation to take place, so they decided to sue. 

The plaintiffs claim that Jeep has four violations such as breach of implied warranty, violation of the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act, unjust enrichment, and violation of the Magnuson-Moss warranty act. 

Also, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has linked one death related to the Jeep fires. Owners in Michigan launched a similar lawsuit including Wrangler and Grand Cherokee SUVs. 

The conclusion of the lawsuit could be impacted by what the NHTSA finds. Also, it could force Stellantis to provide a recall based on what investigators determine. 

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Allison Barfield

Allison Barfield joined MotorBiscuit in 2020 and covers all things trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps. Having grown up on a farm in Rock Hill, South Carolina, she’s no stranger to the “Best in Class” truck and SUV debates; people in her hometown were always gathering to help work on vehicles together, and deliberation would naturally arise.

Allison graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Media Arts. She has helped bring awareness to issues Women In Trucking face and has promoted Truckers Against Trafficking, an anti-trafficking NGO.

A fan of creatively dark literature, Allison appreciates the works of Shirley Jackson and Emily Dickenson. She lives in a mountainous area of the country and enjoys off-roading and camping. Her dog, Bruce, often joins her in testing trucks and SUVs for our site.