Issue ID | 1233600 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10786551 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 10/10/15 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 10/10/2015 at approximately 320 pm cdt, i was driving i35 south between duluth mn and minneapolis mn. Smoke started billowing out of the headliner, rh side above the windshield/sun visor. I pilled to the side of the road, pulled the a pillar and pulled down the headliner. Flames were present, i reached in thinking it was a wire (it was) sustained burns on my right hand. Grabbed the owners manual , located the fuse for courtesy lights under the hood, pulled the 15 amp fuse (which had not blown). Removed the sun visor and vanity light, and associated wiring. Fire was extinguished at that point. Removed the visor and wiring, found a burned connector and smoldering wiring. Grabbed a side cutter and terminated the wiring to the lighted vanity light, after removing the center upper map light assembly. I sustained minor burns right hand (three fingers). Vehicle was in motion when fire broke out speed 70 mph. Vehicle damage was inspected by duluth jeep, duluth mn. Duluth jeep kept the removed parts. Recall #36 was accomplished 11/2014 by duluth jeep. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86591 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DULUTH, MN |
VIN pattern | 1J4RR4GG4BCXXXXXX |
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 | 1 |
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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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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