| Issue ID | 1267890 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10846081 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 11/03/16 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The wiring harness that runs to the driver side power seat controls has rubbed up against the metal frame and failed. This failure has caused a small electrical fire due to arching which is only solved by pulling the fuse. A new wire harness is needed to fix. Dealership says this is not under warranty. Could have caused fatality if seat was completely engulfed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FAIR LAWN, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFAG3ECXXXXXX |
| 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 | 25 |
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