Issue ID | 1433504 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11055551 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 04/12/17 |
Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the front windshield defroster was inoperable. When the heater was activated, cool air entered the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to buchanan & young incorporated (713 e main st, burnsville, nc 28714) where it was diagnosed that the entire fan housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 877-426-5337 and was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer asked the contact to call nhtsa. The approximate failure mileage was 51,177. *tt consumer stated heater/defrost fan began clicking then failed altogether. 8/23/18*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51177 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GREEN MOUNTAIN, NC |
VIN pattern | 1J4RR4GG2BCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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