| Issue ID | 1350976 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10947033 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 22/01/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULA |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 45 mph, the driver heard a whining noise under the hood and the battery indicator illuminated. The contact stated that there was a burning odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The dealer diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered by a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ASHBURN, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFCG9CCXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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