| Issue ID | 1398537 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11013766 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 08/08/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle decelerated rapidly and there was a high pitched noise coming from the engine. The contact noticed a burning odor inside the vehicle. In addition, the battery voltage warning indicator illuminated without warning as the vehicle continued to decelerate. The contact exited the vehicle and contacted aaa roadside assistance, but the battery could not be tested because it was located under the front passenger seat. An unknown jeep dealer in hattiesburg, mississippi was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that the failure was being investigated and that nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system) may expand to include the contact's vin. The failure mileage was approximately 60,400. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60400 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HATTIESBURG, MS |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJEBGXECXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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