| Issue ID | 1396232 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11011843 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 24/07/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After starting the vehicle, a loud whining noise came from what was determined to be the alternator. The alternator probably short circuited resulting in the destruction of the wiring system to include the vehicle computer system. A burning odor was noticed from the wiring system under the hood ( engine compartment). The entire electrical system failed requiring the vehicle to be towed to the nearest jeep dealer. This episode happened while the vehicle was in motion traveling approximately 1 mile. The vehicle was then parked with the distinct odor of burning. The vehicle is now at the jeep dealership awaiting diagnosis. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94500 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WOBURN, MA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFAG2CCXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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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 | 25 |
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