Issue ID | 1148299 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10672201 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 04/01/15 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | New jeep cherokee 2015 vehicle was purchased evening jan 2, 2015 from. Perry chrysler/jeep, national city, ca. Driven total less than 100 miles. On jan 4 driver noticed oily smell when driving. Immediately after being parked at home white smoke came out of hood. Within seconds the entire car was engulfed in fire, flames 20 feet high. Burning oil or fuel ran down the street over 50 yards. Two local san diego tv stations have videos of fire, including our own video on facebook. Available upon request. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LA JOLLA, CA |
VIN pattern | 1C4PJLAB1FWXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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