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2004 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Electrical System Wiring Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	446102
Internal NHTSA #	10045265
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	JEEP
Model	GRAND CHEROKEE
Model Year	2004
File date	01/11/03
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My 2004 jeep grand cherokee has a couple power outlets; they look almost like cigarette lighter receptacles. The outlets are marked "20a" indicating a 20 amp current capability. The jeep book also indicates these power outlets are able to carry 20 amps, and the jeep shop manual calls these 20 amp circuits. When i disassembled some trim to install a 2-meter ham radio, i saw 2 very small wires connected to the rear power outlet. The jeep shop manual says these are 16 gauge wires. Here is the problem: 16 gauge wires will not come near the ability to handle 20 amps of current. In fact, 16 gauge wire current capacity in a cable bundle is around the 5 or 6 amp area. My ham radio draws 8 amps when transmitting, and when plugged in the jeep power outlet, the voltage drop was three volts. What this means is that the wires can severely overheat and become a fire hazard if the consumer believes the advertised 20 amp capability. I have no idea how chrysler/jeep gets away with this. There is a 20 amp fuse in this circuit, so anyone using an inverter or other accessory that actually draws 20 amps is going to seriously overheat or melt the wiring before the fuse blows. *la
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	950
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LAUREL, MD
VIN pattern	1J8GW58J74CXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	29/08/03
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	0
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Dealer's name	SPORT JEEP
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2004 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Electrical System Wiring Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Electrical System Wiring Problems, Complaints and Defects

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