Issue ID | 1212941 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10758770 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 25/07/15 |
Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 45 mph, there was an abnormal odor coming from the vents of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the passenger side sun visor caught fire. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were smoke inhalation injuries sustained that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PHOENIX, MD |
VIN pattern | 1J4RR5GG3BCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
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 | 45 |
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