Issue ID | 1401341 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11016126 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 17/08/17 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While in motion and stationary the vehicle with have power surges through the electrical system. While stationary the tailgate will open on its own and the horn will randomly start blowing. While in motion and stationary the vehicle will blow headlamps and tail lamps. The wires in the head and tail lamps have caught on fire and have melted the wires. Yesterday the rear drivers side tail lamp caught on fire and burned the casing and wires. The vehicle will randomly stall and sometimes won't start. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PORT WENTWORTH, GA |
VIN pattern | 1J4RS6GG9BCXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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