| Issue ID | 717517 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10262972 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 28/11/08 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact noticed that all of the illuminated components in the vehicle would dim intermittently. She was informed that the lights flickered as if she were flashing them during the day and night. The exterior lighting shut off completely. The interior lighting, specifically the instrument panel, would dim while the vehicle was in motion. The contact would have to manually turn them back on again. The electrical system, however, would still malfunction. She took the vehicle to the dealer on two different occasions and to a private mechanic once, but neither could duplicate or determine the cause of the failures. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 31,000 and failure mileage was approximately 30,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MOUNT VERNON, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1J4HR58N86CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 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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