TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR HAD A SHORT CIRCUIT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,010.