| Issue ID | 1414790 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11034220 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 18/10/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | this recall data last refreshed: oct 17, 2017 nhtsa recall number: 17v-435 recall date: june 9, 2017 manufacturer recall number: t36 summary: the alternator may experience diode thermal fatigue failure due to cyclical loads induced by electro-hydraulic power steering. Safety risk: failed diodes may also develop a resistive short circuit that can result in heat, smoke and/or fire originating within the alternator. Remedy: the alternator part number must be inspected on all involved vehicles. Vehicles found with the suspect alternator will have it replaced with a new alternator containing improved diodes on all affected vehicles. Recall status: recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | APO, AE |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFBGXCCXXXXXX |
| 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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