Issue ID | 1181878 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10715282 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 02/05/15 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the recall repair was performed for nhtsa campaign number: 14v391000 (electrical system) in october of 2014. On may 2, 2015, while driving at an unknown speed, smoke appeared from the driver side sun visor. Shortly after, flames were present coming from the visor. The contact used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the flames. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,136. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50136 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MILLSBORO, DE |
VIN pattern | 1J4RR4GGXBCXXXXXX |
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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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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