Fire risk prompts recall of nearly 90,000 Jeep Wranglers

A fire risk is forcing Jeep to recall nearly 90,000 Wranglers in the US, Canada and elsewhere, MSN reports.

Of the 87,000 to be recalled, 68,000 were sold in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

So far, the government has received reports of 14 reports of fires, but none featuring injuries or fatalities, MSN said.

At issue is a skid plate that makes it possible for debris to collect and press against the vehicle’s catalytic converter; the heat can then lead to a fire.

The recall effects Wranglers with automatic transmission built during the 2010 model-year. According to MSN’s report, owners of vehicles produced before July 14, 2010 will receive a notification in the coming weeks to schedule a free repair with a nearby dealer.