| Issue ID | 1468988 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11097228 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 19/05/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle shook and the engine sputtered. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and, shortly after, it caught on fire. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. Police and fire reports were not filed. The contact stated that the vehicle was drivable. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact researched the failure online, but found no information or recalls. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 111000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PERU, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1J8GR48K77CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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