Issue ID | 1685774 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11351790 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 28/08/20 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that water had come in contact with the electrical elements with the liftgate. The vehicle was at the dealer dayton andrews chrysler jeep dodge (2388 gulf to bay blvd, clearwater, fl 33765 727-799-4539) and as they were diagnosing the issue with the liftgate malfunction the vehicle caught on fire. The dealer put out the fire and there were no injuries. No police report was filed. The contact noted there was a recall for this issue back in 2015. The vehicle was not drivable and was currently at the dealer. The contact's insurance company was to inspect the vehicle at the dealer next week. The manufacturer had not been called by the contact yet. The failure mileage was 72,249. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72249 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | TAMPA, FL |
VIN pattern | 1C4PJLCS8FWXXXXXX |
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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