NHTSA Complaint #11536580 — 2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11536580
Vehicle	2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 31, 2023
Date Filed	August 4, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

USB 12V connector caught fire and melted the panel while car was off Yes it is available for inspection upon request If it would have happened while driving it would’ve put all passengers at risk It has not been confirmed by a dealer It hasn’t been inspected by mfg. insurance or police. There were no warning lamps, symptoms or msg. prior to the failure this happened 7/31/2023 I was unloading my groceries from the back when I came back out to get more bags, I noticed that the cabin was full of smoke. I’m trying to get an estimate to replace it so I can file a claim with my insurance company.

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