# 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1764567` · 2021-08-23 · 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:** 2011
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
Started vehicle and heard a bad grinding noise. Turned off vehicle, attempted to restart, failed to restart, and checked under hood and the alternator was so hot is was untouchable and smoking, had to disconnect battery to prevent fire. Leaving me stranded.
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