| Issue ID | 1286921 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10871675 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 30/05/16 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start in the morning without warning. The contact attempted to jumpstart the vehicle and noticed a burning odor. The battery head started to smoke, but there was no fire. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact had not heard from the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KINGSHILL, VI |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFAG0DCXXXXXX |
| 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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