Issue ID | 1479044 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11109634 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 05/07/18 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 60 mph, a police officer informed the contact that there were flames underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over and the fire extinguished on its own while the officer was looking for a fire extinguisher. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to larry h. Miller chrysler jeep dodge ram boise (222 s auto dr., boise, id 83709, (208) 514-0835). The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was safe to drive to his destination of denver, co. The vehicle was then taken to the larry h. Miller chrysler jeep dodge ram 104th dealer (1800 w 104th ave, thornton, co 80234, 720-907-0928). The contact was informed that the manufacturer would send an investigator to investigate the matter. The investigator stated that the failure was caused by an external factor. The vehicle was then taken to autonation chrysler jeep broadway (5445 s broadway, littleton, co 80121, 303-578-6103) where the transmission cover and the transmission fluids were replaced. The technician also stated that the original gasket for the transmission cover was replaced as well to eliminate a fire hazard. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DENVER, CO |
VIN pattern | 1C4RJFBM5FCXXXXXX |
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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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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