| Issue ID | 1374711 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10981604 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 03/04/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 20 mph, the "battery voltage low" indicator illuminated. The vehicle was pulled into a parking lot and the driver noticed smoke from the hood. The driver opened the hood and noticed that the alternator was on fire. The driver extinguished the fire. A fire report was not filed and there were no injuries. The dealer and manufacturer stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FARMINGTON, NM |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFAG6ECXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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 | 20 |
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