Issue ID | 1288602 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10872919 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 29/05/16 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2015 jeep cherokee. The vehicle caught on fire while parked. The fire department extinguished the fire, but did not file a report. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent facility. The contact was informed that the air conditioner suction/discharge hose fractured, came into contact with the exhaust manifold, and caused the fire. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v676000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ROUND ROCK, TX |
VIN pattern | 1C4PJLDB8FWXXXXXX |
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? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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