| Issue ID | 1662514 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11325576 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 16/05/20 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that she was never informed nor saw in the owners manual that the vehicle was equipped with two batteries. The contact was concerned because if the primary battery was disconnected the second battery would still provide electricity to the vehicle. The contact stated the secondary battery short circuited and the vehicle was not able to be started. The vehicle was taken to the napleton chrysler jeep dodge ram (1460 e osceola pkwy, kissimmee, fl 34744, 407-288-8243) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the batteries needed to be replaced to correctly diagnose the failure. The contact was informed that the manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the batteries were available for purchase at the dealer at a cost of $800 for both batteries or could be purchased at the local parts store. The failure mileage was 40,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MERRITT ISLAND, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXDGXJWXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| 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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