| Issue ID | 985445 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10515288 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 22/03/13 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that an unknown substance was emitted from the ventilation system. As a result, the contact experienced burns to the hands, a foul taste of metal, and an inebriated sensation. The contact was hospitalized however, they were unable to determine the exact substance that caused the symptoms. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed that the radiator was emitting a substance through the ventilation system. The actual substance that caused the injury to the contact was unknown. The dealer replaced the radiator, hoses, thermostat, cooling fluid, and filters in the engine cooling system. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with a new vehicle. The failure mileage was 306. The current mileage was 1,300. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 306 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DALLAS , TX |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJECT9DCXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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