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2012 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1390706
Internal NHTSA #	11004127
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	JEEP
Model	GRAND CHEROKEE
Model Year	2012
File date	09/07/17
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The alternator on our jeep had the same issue as the p60 recall for this model year and engine equipped with the 160 amp alternator. Our vehicle has the 180 amp alternator and is not covered. My question/complaint is that if the chrysler warranty rep told me that she is seeing this issue more and more than why isn't the 180 amp alternator covered under the warranty also. The car was running perfectly fine and instantly started squealing very loudly and we could smell the electrical issue we are unsure of a fire issue but it looked like the alternator could have started something else.. Luckily we were able to pull the vehicle over and when i lifted the hood the alternator was pouring out smoke and had soot around the cooling fins. We returned to the vehicle 3 hours later and we could still smell the burnt wire smell. Our dealer tried to jump start using a power pack and it instantly drained two power packs that can jump seams from a dead battery. Our vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. Now we are waiting to find out what our charged will be. As i said earlier, the chrysler warranty rep said that this is being reported more and more and she advised me to file a complaint hoping that a recall will be started due to the number of complaints they are seeing. Is there anything i can do in the meantime while i spend 500$ on a tow and a alternator? Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).?*jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	70000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ALGONA, IA
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
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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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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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