Issue ID | 888227 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10432186 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 16/10/11 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2011 jeep grand cherokee fire. Total loss october 16, 2011 flames started under drivers side front after all vehicle lights came on starting with drivers side blinker indicator. Approx 43,000 miles on vehicle. Many service issues since purchase including replaced piston. Said they could have replaced the whole engine but instead just replaced piston. Police and fire came to mile marker 82 on i-94 south in wi. Wi state patrol tomah crash form dot document # [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | JANESVILLE, WI |
VIN pattern | 1J4RR4GG6BCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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