THE MIDDLE BACK SEAT BELT STRAP LOCATED IN THE REAR SEAT IS LOCKED TIGHTLY IN PLACE & CANNOT BE LOOSEN TO USE PROPERLY FOR ANYONE SEATING IN THE MIDDLE REAR SEAT. THERE IS NO CODE TO DEACTIVATE THIS PROBLEM FOR I HAVE RESEARCHED ONLINE & CALLED THE JEEP DEALERSHIP TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE WITHOUT THE COSTLY EXPENSE. TO EASILY RES…
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THE MIDDLE BACK SEAT BELT STRAP LOCATED IN THE REAR SEAT IS LOCKED TIGHTLY IN PLACE & CANNOT BE LOOSEN TO USE PROPERLY FOR ANYONE SEATING IN THE MIDDLE REAR SEAT. THERE IS NO CODE TO DEACTIVATE THIS PROBLEM FOR I HAVE RESEARCHED ONLINE & CALLED THE JEEP DEALERSHIP TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE WITHOUT THE COSTLY EXPENSE. TO EASILY RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, IS TO JUST CUT THE SEAT BELT STRAP OR TAKE OUT THE ENTIRE REAR SEAT WHICH IS A BIG TIME-CONSUMING MESS TO TAKE OUT & PUT BACK IN PLACE JUST TO LOOSEN THE STRAP AS I READ ONLINE. TO HAVE THE DEALERSHIP DO THE WORK WOULD BE PUTTING OUT MORE $$$$ FOR THE SAME THING AS DOING IT YOURSELF. THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM FOR THE MIDDLE REAR SEAT BELT IN THE GRAND CHEROKEE AS I HAVE READ ONLINE & NOTHING IS BEING DONE TO CORRECT THIS. NO ONE CAN SIT IN THE MIDDLE WITHOUT A SEAT BELT BY LAW. I HAVE 4 GRANDKIDS THAT I TAKE TO SWIM LESSONS OR VISITS AT THE SAME TIME & IF I KNOT IN ANOTHER SEAT BELT STRAPS TO THE JEEP SEAT BELTS THAT IS STILL TAKING A RISKY CHANCE OF ENDANGERING THEIR LIVES BY DOING THIS OR GETTING A TICKET FOR IMPROPER SEAT BELT USAGE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10560814
65,000 miles · Nov 11, 2013
Seat Belts
THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT LOCKS UP AND RENDERS IT USELESS. IT LOCKS SO TIGHT THAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO LOOSEN AND BECOMES A SAFELY RISK IF GOD FORBID SOMEONE WOULD BE STUCK IN IT DURING AN ACCIDENT. IT HAS STARTED TO DIG INTO MY SEAT SO BAD THAT I HAVE NO CHOOSE BUT TO CUT IT AND REMOVE AND REPLACE IT. THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT A…
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THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT LOCKS UP AND RENDERS IT USELESS. IT LOCKS SO TIGHT THAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO LOOSEN AND BECOMES A SAFELY RISK IF GOD FORBID SOMEONE WOULD BE STUCK IN IT DURING AN ACCIDENT. IT HAS STARTED TO DIG INTO MY SEAT SO BAD THAT I HAVE NO CHOOSE BUT TO CUT IT AND REMOVE AND REPLACE IT. THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL AND PLACED ON THIS ASAP. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10551728
65,000 miles · Aug 5, 2013
Seat Belts
REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT IS STUCK IN RETRACTED POSITION. IT IS SO TIGHT THAT IT IS DIGGING INTO THE TOP OF SEAT. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT HAPPENS AFTER PULLING THE BACK SEAT DOWN FOR CARGO. THIS SEEMS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE, WHAT IF IT LOCKED LIKE THIS WHEN A PERSON IS USING IT AND COULDN'T GET OUT IN AN EMERGENCY.…
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REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT IS STUCK IN RETRACTED POSITION. IT IS SO TIGHT THAT IT IS DIGGING INTO THE TOP OF SEAT. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT HAPPENS AFTER PULLING THE BACK SEAT DOWN FOR CARGO. THIS SEEMS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE, WHAT IF IT LOCKED LIKE THIS WHEN A PERSON IS USING IT AND COULDN'T GET OUT IN AN EMERGENCY. I FEEL THAT THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED AND FIXED BY JEEP. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10533584
90,100 miles · Jul 22, 2012
Seat Belts
2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE - REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP! I PUT THE REAR SEAT DOWN TO MOVE STUFF, WENT TO PUT SEAT BACK INTO REGULAR UP RIGHT POSITION AND THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT IS LOCKED AND WONT RELEASE. I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH NO FIX. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A SAFETY ITEM THAT THE MANUFACTURE NEEDS TO LOO…
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2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE - REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP! I PUT THE REAR SEAT DOWN TO MOVE STUFF, WENT TO PUT SEAT BACK INTO REGULAR UP RIGHT POSITION AND THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT IS LOCKED AND WONT RELEASE. I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH NO FIX. IN MY OPINION THIS IS A SAFETY ITEM THAT THE MANUFACTURE NEEDS TO LOOK INTO VIA RECALL OR FIX! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10466922
71,000 miles · Feb 27, 2012
Seat Belts
THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT IS STUCK IN THE LOCK POSITION AFTER LAYING THE BACK SEAT DOWN TO HAUL CARGO. I HAVE READ SEVERAL FORUMS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM AND IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN A LOT. NO SOLUTION YET SAVE TAKING IT TO THE DEALER FOR THEM TO FIX AND ME TO HAVE TO PAY FOR. NOT A GOOD OPTION IN MY BOOK. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10449456
99,000 miles · Dec 22, 2011
Seat Belts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE REAR CENTER SEAT WAS FOLDED DOWNWARD, THE SEAT BELT WOULD BECOME LOCKED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT HAD THE ENTIRE SEAT BELT REPLACE BY THE DEALER BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000.
NHTSA ODI #10441037
104,000 miles · Aug 30, 2011
Seat Belts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE CONTACT HAD THE SAME SEAT BELT REPLACED TWO YEARS PRIOR TO THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER BUT THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
NHTSA ODI #10422578
Mileage unknown · Aug 7, 2008
Air BagsSeat BeltsTires
PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT AND RED AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY THEN STAYS ON . AIR PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON AND TIRES ARE AT NORMAL PSI. SOME DAYS BOTH LIGHTS COME ON TOGETHER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10237340
27,000 miles · Jul 10, 2008
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE AT FAULT SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES, WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES AS WELL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE CONTACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FI…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE AT FAULT SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES, WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES AS WELL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE CONTACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. HE STATED THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE COMPONENTS FAILED TO PROTECT HIM FROM BODILY HARM, WHICH COULD HAVE LED TO BEING SEVERELY INJURED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 27,000.
NHTSA ODI #10233831
9,000 miles · Dec 22, 2006
Seat Belts
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PURCHASING A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE THAT SHE DISCOVERED THAT THE SEAT BELT STRAPS DID NOT HAVE ADEQUATE LENGTH TO SECURELY LOCK INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY FOR LARGE OCCUPANTS. THE DEALERSHIP PROVIDED FREE SEAT BELT EXTENDERS BUT SHE STILL FEELS THAT SEAT BELT EXTENDERS WON'T KEEP HER SAFE IN AN EV…
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TL* - THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PURCHASING A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE THAT SHE DISCOVERED THAT THE SEAT BELT STRAPS DID NOT HAVE ADEQUATE LENGTH TO SECURELY LOCK INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY FOR LARGE OCCUPANTS. THE DEALERSHIP PROVIDED FREE SEAT BELT EXTENDERS BUT SHE STILL FEELS THAT SEAT BELT EXTENDERS WON'T KEEP HER SAFE IN AN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. CONTACT CAN PROVIDE PICTURES OF SEAT BELTS IF NEEDED.
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to July 5, 2007, and 2006-2007 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, to July 5, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P41.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
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Electrical System
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.7L ENGINES AND NAG1 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR CONDENSATE WATER MAY ENTER THE TRANSMISSION AT THE FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL. THIS CAN RESULT IN SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IT CAN LEAD TO INCREASED TRANSMISSION OPERATING TEMPERATURES, BOILING OF THE WATER, AND A SUBSEQUENT PURGING OF TRANSMISSION FLUID INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION FOR LEAKAGE AT THE FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL. IF NO LEAK IS DETECTED, A NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED, AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. IF THE PRESENCE OF A LEAK IS DETECTED, THE VEHICLE WILL BE EVALUATED FOR SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER ENGAGEMENT. IF NO SHUDDER IS DETECTED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE TRIPLE FLUSHED, AND NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. IF SHUDDER IS DETECTED, THE TORQUE CONVERTER WILL BE REPLACED, A NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED, AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving, which may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle's safety features including the frontal air bags.Most of the reported incidents occurred as a result of driver interaction with the ignition key.Based on the recall action taken by Chrysler, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed.Additionalinformation on this closing resume, and the investigation are in the PE14-017 public file available online at SaferCar.gov.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10101116 10103300 10106060 10112589 10116788 10126986 10128093 10130780 10145501 10146213 10153018 10155291 10156396 10158165 10162933 10166746 10178559 10183305 10186545 10189530 10192237 10193106 10194092 10199552 10199986 10221500 10222283 10227253 10231011 10328609 10358324 10392364 10577532 10585326 10585976 10599142 10604990 10605091 10605209 10606494 10606610 10607043 10607614 10607785 10608196 10615565 10615671 10615761 10616124 10633266 10633313 10633724 10639371 10640010 10644827 10652526 10653000 10653382 10654009 10654139 10654809 10655095 10659448 10662220 10662703
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Electrical System:ignition
Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving, which may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle's safety features including the frontal air bags.Most of the reported incidents occurred as a result of driver interaction with the ignition key.Based on the recall action taken by Chrysler, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed.Additionalinformation on this closing resume, and the investigation are in the PE14-017 public file available online at SaferCar.gov.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10101116 10103300 10106060 10112589 10116788 10126986 10128093 10130780 10145501 10146213 10153018 10155291 10156396 10158165 10162933 10166746 10178559 10183305 10186545 10189530 10192237 10193106 10194092 10199552 10199986 10221500 10222283 10227253 10231011 10328609 10358324 10392364 10577532 10585326 10585976 10599142 10604990 10605091 10605209 10606494 10606610 10607043 10607614 10607785 10608196 10615565 10615671 10615761 10616124 10633266 10633313 10633724 10639371 10640010 10644827 10652526 10653000 10653382 10654009 10654139 10654809 10655095 10659448 10662220 10662703
Electrical System:ignition:module
Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving, which may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle's safety features including the frontal air bags.Most of the reported incidents occurred as a result of driver interaction with the ignition key.Based on the recall action taken by Chrysler, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed.Additionalinformation on this closing resume, and the investigation are in the PE14-017 public file available online at SaferCar.gov.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10101116 10103300 10106060 10112589 10116788 10126986 10128093 10130780 10145501 10146213 10153018 10155291 10156396 10158165 10162933 10166746 10178559 10183305 10186545 10189530 10192237 10193106 10194092 10199552 10199986 10221500 10222283 10227253 10231011 10328609 10358324 10392364 10577532 10585326 10585976 10599142 10604990 10605091 10605209 10606494 10606610 10607043 10607614 10607785 10608196 10615565 10615671 10615761 10616124 10633266 10633313 10633724 10639371 10640010 10644827 10652526 10653000 10653382 10654009 10654139 10654809 10655095 10659448 10662220 10662703
Electrical System:ignition:switch
Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving, which may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle's safety features including the frontal air bags.Most of the reported incidents occurred as a result of driver interaction with the ignition key.Based on the recall action taken by Chrysler, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed.Additionalinformation on this closing resume, and the investigation are in the PE14-017 public file available online at SaferCar.gov.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10101116 10103300 10106060 10112589 10116788 10126986 10128093 10130780 10145501 10146213 10153018 10155291 10156396 10158165 10162933 10166746 10178559 10183305 10186545 10189530 10192237 10193106 10194092 10199552 10199986 10221500 10222283 10227253 10231011 10328609 10358324 10392364 10577532 10585326 10585976 10599142 10604990 10605091 10605209 10606494 10606610 10607043 10607614 10607785 10608196 10615565 10615671 10615761 10616124 10633266 10633313 10633724 10639371 10640010 10644827 10652526 10653000 10653382 10654009 10654139 10654809 10655095 10659448 10662220 10662703
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