| Issue ID | 1202217 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10736031 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 08/04/15 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULA |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rpms increased without warning. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate and the engine rpms increased. Multiple warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was taken to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 186000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEW LONDON, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GR48K16CXXXXXX |
| 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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