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 begun 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).
