# 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1003098` · 2013-08-19 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** JEEP
- **Model:** GRAND CHEROKEE
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 127,000
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE HEATER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE HEATER CONTROL MODULATOR WAS MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING A REPLACEMENT BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE WAS BEGINNING TO RECUR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*