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2012 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1407228
Internal NHTSA #	11022933
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	JEEP
Model	GRAND CHEROKEE
Model Year	2012
File date	05/09/17
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	8/18/17 i was provided with recall notices during my annual inspection. I purchased this vehicle used and this was the 1st inspection i had to do & 1st i was notified of recalls. 9/5/17 started jeep and began to leave driveway, it made funny noise, i shut it off and turned it back on and battery light came on. I parked it back in it's spot and shut it off. Smoke came from hood. I opened hood and watched alternator emit smoke for approximately 10 min before shutting hood. 9/5 called midstate chryslter in berlin, vt. They confirmed alternator is recall item t36 but chrysler hasn't authorized fix. Called 1-800-853-1403 fca recall assistance center and spoke w/ shea who confirmed this and said i had to open a "case" and could expect a call within 24-hours. Requested rental call but was told had to wait for call back. Was told not to touch jeep until inspection done. 9/7 called fca recall, spoke w/ renee who confirmed case #32345945 but said to give it more time for a call back from a specialist. Again requested rental but was told to wait for call. 9/8 called fca recall, spoke w/ jordan who said case wasn't opened properly, he fixed and give it 2-3 days for call back. Again, waiting for answer on rental car. 9/11 called fca recall, pam, still need to wait, again requested rental car. 9/12 james from "3rd party" called indicating i'll be getting a call from an inspector to come inspect the jeep. Request rental but he is 3rd party and couldn't help. 9/12 called fca recall, james, patricia & katrina, to request rental, said to expect a call in 2-3 days! 9/12 received call from mike, 3rd party, who will have my car towed to dealership for inspection by him on 9/18 and then back home, it can not stay at dealership, must be towed back and he submits report to jeep. Still without transportation & do not want my car towed several times unnecessarily,just want it fixed!
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	98850
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WATERBURY, VT
VIN pattern	1C4RJFAG9CCXXXXXX
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
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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	0
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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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