NHTSA Complaint #11024898 — 2016 JEEP RENEGADE

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11024898
Vehicle	2016 JEEP RENEGADE
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	September 21, 2017
Date Filed	September 21, 2017
Mileage	42,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND CAUSED SMOKING AND LOUD NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD ACCOMPANIED BY A STRONG CHEMICAL OR BURNING SMELL. THIS HAPPENED WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO THE SIDE OF ROAD AND TURNED CAR OFF. NO LEAKING FLUID NOTED BENEATH VEHICLE. CAR TURNED BACK ON AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THEN CAME ON. PART IS BACK ORDERED WITH NO DATE. PER DEALERSHIP, NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. NO LOANER CAR OFFERED.

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