| Issue ID | 1386730 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11000771 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 21/06/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 180 amp alternator burned out nearly causing engine fire. Required replacement of alternator, battery and pcu. Situation addressed by recall nhtsa 14v-634 which fca says not apply to my vehicle because of larger alternator. Vehicle was in motion when battery light illuminated. No other indication of danger until stopped. Smoke was clearly emanating from alternator when hood raised. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJECGXCCXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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