| Issue ID | 1449630 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11074946 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 13/12/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was not operable once it was placed in the on position. In addition, there was an abnormal ticking sound emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to richardson chrysler jeep dodge ram (1321 n central expy, richardson, tx) where it was diagnosed that the alternator was defective. A diagnostic test was not performed due to the cost. The alternator was replaced. The contact received notice of nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system) after being charged for the alternator replacement. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RICHARDSON, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJEAG1CCXXXXXX |
| 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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