Issue ID | 1503038 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11138928 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 07/10/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | After driving car less than 5 miles on local roads at a slow speed, smoke began to come from the hood. I parked the car and exited the vehicle. Shortly after exiting the vehicle the vehicle was consumed by flames and an explosion happened. Fire department was on scene and a witness to the explosion. *dt*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NORTHBROOK, IL |
VIN pattern | 1C4RJFAG9FCXXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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