Issue ID | 1515178 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11152561 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 08/10/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2015 jeep cherokee. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle caught fire and the engine exploded. The contact stated that smoke escaped from underneath the hood on the front driver's side. The contact stated that the front two tires also exploded. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was awaiting inspection. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
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? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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