Sydney Jeep driver escapes engine inferno

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A Jeep Grand Cherokee owner had to abandon their car in traffic after smoke and flames emerged from under the bonnet in Mount Druitt. Fire and Rescue NSW responded to the car fire on Luxford Road. The vehicle, a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6, was completely engulfed in flames. The cause of the fire is unknown, but the model has been subject to recalls, including one for a potential vehicle fire in 2022 due to a defect with the EGR cooler.

Brands mentioned: Jeep, Fire and Rescue NSW