| Issue ID | 1253182 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10819856 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 12/11/14 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the windshield wiper activated independently prior to starting the vehicle. As a result, the lights on the instrument panel would start flashing and the vehicle would fail to function. In addition, the cable detached from the battery shutting the vehicle off. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v509000 (visibility) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000. Part distribution disconnect. Updated 03/10/16*lj *cn |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ELKO, NV |
| VIN pattern | 1C4PJMBB8EWXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | ELKO MOTOR CO |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | CARSON CITY |
| Dealer's state code | NV |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 89701 |