| Issue ID | 1397871 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11013137 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 02/08/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Was driving and arrived at destination ,every thing was perfectly fine exited the vehicle and was gone for about 30 min. On return found vehicle completely without any electrical power had to be towed and found out alternator shorted out frying the battery as well as computer . I was informed that there are grand cherokees being recalled for this problem but it doesn't seem to affect my vin number even though i have experienced this very problem |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 76000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HATTIESBURG, MS |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFAG5CCXXXXXX |
| 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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