| Issue ID | 1120073 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10643845 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 04/10/14 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I keep my headlights on the automatic setting at all times. Approximately 4-5x's since owning this vehicle i have gotten in and there would be no lights. The 1st time i thought it was a blown fuse and realized that the headlight knob was turned to the off position. I thought someone must have switched it, but after the 3rd time it happened over a number of months i called the dealer who said there was no way that could occur without someone switching it because the knob has to be physically turned. I would tend to agree with him but the knob is located in a place where it would be almost impossible to hit it with your knee or otherwise change it without knowing. My husband is the only other driver, and neither of us change the lights from the auto setting. I am only looking to get this on record at this point, but it is a safety hazard since the dash lights up inside even if the lights are off outside, so it's not readily apparent that the headlights aren't on. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROCHESTER HILLS, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1C4PJMDB3EWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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