Issue ID | 1022521 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10551975 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 11/11/13 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Several hours after parking the vehicle i noticed a sound like a small motor or fan coming from under the vehicle. I tried everything to get it to stop then looked at the fuses list and since the noise was coming from near the fuel pump i touched the fuel pump fuse. The sound stopped even though i had not removed the fuse. The vehicle was not able to start after that. The dealer has told me that jeep has a problem with their "totally integrated power module" jeep's case number [xxx] and that they have produced a work around electronic patch to by pass the integrated power module! I believe this is very dangerous because a by pass to a hot wired fuel pump is a formula for a disaster. There may be software that is supposed to cut off fuel in an accident etc in the computer module? Since the problem results in the fuel pump continuously running many things could go wrong. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40696 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ORINDA, CA |
VIN pattern | 1J4RR4GT7BCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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