| Issue ID | 1289623 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10873722 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 09/06/16 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact heard a noise from the engine compartment. The contact had to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road. The battery warning indicator and entire instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle stalled and would not restart, and was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the alternator failed and caused the battery to fail. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CENTENNIAL, CO |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 30 |
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