2018 Wrangler Caught Fire!!

[DesertRat]

My guess your going to get a bit grilled from the insurance co about why you waited so long to report the incident.

That was my thought too. My first call would be to the insurance company, maybe second would be a lawyer depending on how Jeep and insurance company respond.

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[Gellie]

That was my thought too. My first call would be to the insurance company, maybe second would be a lawyer depending on how Jeep and insurance company respond.

No need for attorney,yet. Ins co doesn’t want to pay a time. They will sure FCA for the loss. Either way ins co will pay full amount.

I’d would be very concerned that the insurance co is going to be suspicious as to why the OP waited so long to file.

 

[Sorbs]

That was my thought too. My first call would be to the insurance company, maybe second would be a lawyer depending on how Jeep and insurance company respond.

Ya think, posting on a Jeep forum before calling their insurance company, is normal?
Didn't have a cell phone with them and no pictures of the fire?
First post?

Nah, nothing weird about this thread, nothing at all...

 

[Coopdog02]

My guess your going to get a bit grilled from the insurance co about why you waited so long to report the incident.

We did report it right away, and they are aware of the date and event. After the responses on here, I will probably just go ahead and file the claim to deal with it. Just really thought Jeep would be around to help. My wife originally saw it as a random event and was ready to jump right back into a new Wrangler. However, after the lack of communication or help in a time of need she is rethinking it. It's too bad because she has wanted a Wrangler forever and LOVED it for the month that she had it. I'll admit, it was a ton of fun to drive as well. Hopefully they can still work it out.

 

[Gellie]

We did report it right away, and they are aware of the date and event. After the responses on here, I will probably just go ahead and file the claim to deal with it. Just really thought Jeep would be around to help. My wife originally saw it as a random event and was ready to jump right back into a new Wrangler. However, after the lack of communication or help in a time of need she is rethinking it. It's too bad because she has wanted a Wrangler forever and LOVED it for the month that she had it. I'll admit, it was a ton of fun to drive as well. Hopefully they can still work it out.

The postmortem on a one off event like yours can talker many months to figure out what exactly happened. FCA/Jeep, offering anything to you at this point is basically taking responsibility for the incident. And opening themselves for further litigation.

 

[Thill444]

We did report it right away, and they are aware of the date and event. After the responses on here, I will probably just go ahead and file the claim to deal with it. Just really thought Jeep would be around to help. My wife originally saw it as a random event and was ready to jump right back into a new Wrangler. However, after the lack of communication or help in a time of need she is rethinking it. It's too bad because she has wanted a Wrangler forever and LOVED it for the month that she had it. I'll admit, it was a ton of fun to drive as well. Hopefully they can still work it out.

Look I feel for you but in this type of situation most people would not expect Jeep, or Toyota, or BMW or any car company to just admit fault and put you in a brand new vehicle or pay you money. That would mean they would admit fault and for all they know YOU did something or hit something that caused the fire.

Just let the insurance company do their job, this is why you have it. Or get a lawyer.

 

[robaw]

We did report it right away, and they are aware of the date and event. After the responses on here, I will probably just go ahead and file the claim to deal with it. Just really thought Jeep would be around to help. My wife originally saw it as a random event and was ready to jump right back into a new Wrangler. However, after the lack of communication or help in a time of need she is rethinking it. It's too bad because she has wanted a Wrangler forever and LOVED it for the month that she had it. I'll admit, it was a ton of fun to drive as well. Hopefully they can still work it out.

Yeah, it sucks that such a random thing would happen like that. Hopefully you (and the Mrs.) can see past it and stay in the family - majority of Jeeps have no problems (or at least minimal) and live the life!

 

[jaldeborgh]

1st call your insurance company, this should have been done immediately. The fire department must also have been involved and I imagine the police as well. Get copies of their reports and give them to your insurance company.

If the car is totaled, this post sounds that way, then Jeep can do nothing specifically for you and your vehicle. They do need to understand the root cause for obvious safety reasons, the government will also accumulate statistics on issues like your fire.

It goes without saying (I hope), thank god no one was hurt. I would expect your insurance company will make you whole so you can replace the Wrangler.

Best of luck resolving everything and getting your life back to normal.

 

[Coopdog02]

Ya think, posting on a Jeep forum before calling their insurance company, is normal?
Didn't have a cell phone with them and no pictures of the fire?
First post?

Nah, nothing weird about this thread, nothing at all...

1st call your insurance company, this should have been done immediately. The fire department must also have been involved and I imagine the police as well. Get copies of their reports and give them to your insurance company.

If the car is totaled, this post sounds that way, then Jeep can do nothing specifically for you and your vehicle. They do need to understand the root cause for obvious safety reasons, the government will also accumulate statistics on issues like your fire.

It goes without saying (I hope), thank god no one was hurt. I would expect your insurance company will make you whole so you can replace the Wrangler.

Best of luck resolving everything and getting your life back to normal.

Thank you for the advice.....

 

[DanW]

Pics of the burned out Jeep? Just curious...

 

[dsgrey]

I wouldn't expect anything from FCA or any other manufacturer. Odd that it flamed but insurance is for that circumstance. I wouldn't expect FCA to replace your Wrangler though the insurance company might question FCA afterwards. Probably not since it's not a large sum of money from an insurance company standpoint.

 

[Gropax]

if it was me i would do an insurance claim i have if its totaled in the first year i get 1 model year newer. so if you were me you would now have a 2019 wrangler and the insurance company would be going after FCA for the money. that is what you pay them for.

 

[Buckster]

I am so confused. You experience a total loss due to fire, call your insurance company to report it and they say “thanks for the info, have a nice day .”????
Assuming you have full collision/comprehensive, your insurance company should have been Johnny on the spot walking you through the claim and telling you not to wait around for Jeep to take care of you. Maybe it will turn out to be a warranty issue, but as others have said, Jeep isn’t going to admit liability on anything without forensics.

 

[johnparjr]

Sorry for your loss but this is between you and your insurance because what's to say its a FCA problem except that you bought it from them. Have you done any MODS are possible something came up from the road and did something leave the investigation to your insurance that's what they get paid for.

 

[DesertRat]

Pics of the burned out Jeep? Just curious...

I found it.

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