I’m not sure the open recall makes your truck worthless. A friend just went from a manual gladiator to a new electric car and sold his truck to car max for 5k less than he bought it 2 years ago.
It pisses me off that all the auto makers wash their hands of any fire incident. To me, it is warranty claim the same as if your engine or transmission blew up, just in the case of fire, you replace the vehicle or buy the customer out minus mileage use.
I had no intention of making the word “woman” operative in my response, just used it for accuracy since the article mentions it. Sorry if it came across like I was victim-blaming. Just trying to say news outlets don’t seem to provide all the facts of a case. Perhaps there was info available to Jeep that’s not published that indicated the cause may have been something else, or maybe they’re being jerks about this situation and denying responsibility on a technicality in the fire dept’s report. Just can’t tell at this point and throwing blame around based on a news article is jumping to conclusions without having all the facts. But that’s just broadly true, it’s a news article, not an in-depth report of the situation. People seem to be happy to use their pre-existing feelings to fill in the blanks and make connections where none existed.
She posted this story on Facebook. There were 2 around the same time. One was from her husband leaving the generator running in the back while driving around. I can't remember if it was this one or the other. I remember one was a grooming business for sure. But I distinctly remember one of them admitting that they actually caused the fire. And that Gladiator has a massive generator in the back you can see it in the video.
All of what you're saying could very well be true, but the idea that any manufaturer would respond with a denial before investigating... let's not pretend their response "we sent that out too early" is reality. They sent it out exactly when they meant to send it out, then backtracked on needing to investigate when a news organization wants to start writing articles.
I expect that some of the problems are the nut behind the wheel (i.e. poor experience with a MT).Recall notice just issued by NHTSA:
Subject : Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you.
Why am I getting this email?
You are receiving this message because you requested to be notified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) if there is a safety recall that mayaffect your vehicle.
The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.
To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool.
NHTSA Recall ID Number : 23V116 Manufacturer : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Subject : Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat
Make Model Model Years JEEP GLADIATOR 2020-2023 JEEP WRANGLER 2018-2023
What is a recall?
When a manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) determines that a vehicle creates an unreasonable risk to safety or fails to meet minimum safety standards, the manufacturer is required to fix that vehicle at no cost to the owner. That can be done by repairing it, replacing it, offering a refund (for equipment) or, in rare cases, repurchasing the car.
What should I do if my vehicle is included in this recall?
If your vehicle is included in this recall, it is very important that you get it fixed as soon as possible given the potential danger to you and your passengers if it is not addressed. You should receive a separate letter in the mail from the vehicle manufacturer, notifying you of the recall and explaining when the remedy will be available, whom to contact to repair your vehicle, and to remind you that the repair will be done at no charge to you. If you believe your vehicle is included in the recall, but you do not receive a letter in the mail from the vehicle manufacturer, please call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236, or contact your vehicle manufacturer or dealership.
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