| Issue ID | 1367758 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10969849 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 31/03/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2013 jeep grand cherokee limited with only 54,248 and the alternator all of sudden started smoking, however, this jeep is not on any previous recall. I was heading home from work. Burnt smell, siren noise, and the battery light came on. I made it home and called the jeep dealership. My husband said its a bad alternator. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54248 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TUSCALOOSA, AL |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJEBG0DCXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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