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2011 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1527390
Internal NHTSA #	11164799
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	JEEP
Model	GRAND CHEROKEE
Model Year	2011
File date	06/01/19
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I started the jeep up in my driveway and noticed a whining sound that changed with engine rpms. There were no lights or warnings on the dash to indicate a failure of any components. I only had to run to the store 4 miles away and thought i would look at it when i returned home. Once i got to the store, i smelt an electrical burning smell and saw smoke coming from under the hood. When i raised the hood, the alternator was producing a significant amount of smoke. I was concerned my vehicle was about to catch fire. I had some one bring me some tools so i could disconnect the battery. Once the battery was disconnected, i located a replacement alternator ($400) locally at a parts store as it was a sunday evening and no dealers were open. I was able to replace the alternator in the store parking lot. I drove the vehicle home with no problems, but when i opened the hood to ensure all was good with the new alternator, it was once again so hot i could not touch it. There was no smoke as of yet, but it does seem that there is still an issue that caused the original alternator to catch fire. I am sure the new alternator will also be damaged if the jeep is driven any more. Currently i am forced to leave my jeep parked until i can ensure i have an emergency back up available. The jeep does act normal now the alternator is changed out, and everything seems to be working as normal. I am just concerned the new alternator may fail again and cause a fire in my jeep. Now i am scared to drive the vehicle for my normal commute. The jeep only has 70,000 miles on it and has never had any other issues since i have owned it. I have seen this issue many time is searches online and feel that there are underlying causes that can result in vehicle failure and possible fires. Extremely unsafe to operate in this condition.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	70300
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	RYDAL, GA
VIN pattern	1J4RS4GG2BCXXXXXX
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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Vehicle speed	45
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2011 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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