US Auto Safety Regulators Investigate Jeep Wranglers, Gladiators for Potential Engine Fires

U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating reports of engine fires and the potential for others occurring among more than 781,000 Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators, even when the vehicles are turned off. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a preliminary evaluation to determine the cause and frequency of the issue, which affects model years 2021 through 2023, according to a notice from the Department of Transportation (DOT). The document indicates that the investigation was prompted by nine complaints from vehicle owners reporting fires in the passenger-side engine compartment, with one of the incidents resulting in an injury. The majority of the complaints indicate the fires occurred when the ignition was off, posing significant risks to vehicle occupants and bystanders....