| Issue ID | 1400548 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11015456 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 15/08/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My jeep just caught fire coming from the sun roof. It started smoking fast and then quick fire coming down from the sun roof. The vehicle was in motion while it started smoking. I parked it and then the flames started coming out fast and hard.*bf the consumer stated the insurance company determined the fire may have been caused by work done at a local body shop resulting in a wiring short. The insurance company filed recovery documents against the company. The vehicle was totaled.*js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 97000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EL PASO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJEBT0CCXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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