| Issue ID | 1092890 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10617273 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 29/07/14 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Saw smoke coming from passengers visor parked the car in front of the house when out two hours later to find it to be completely burned.. Dealership acted like it is no big deal that a leased new vehicle from them catches fire inside... Service rep jeff tells me it's not that bad..?? Really how can i show you the pictures of this "not a big deal" situation... Updated 08-20-14 *bf updated 7/23/2015*js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26424 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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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