| Issue ID | 1729148 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11399309 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 01/02/21 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, smoke was present coming from the engine compartment and oil had leaked under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the plastic oil filter housing had failed causing an oil leak and the oil filter housing gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 60,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SANTA FE, NM |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFAG5ECXXXXXX |
| 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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