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1,280 reports100,800 miles · May 10, 2014
Structure
THE HOUSING SURROUNDING THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE HAS CRACKED AND BROKEN AWAY RESULTING IN COMPROMISED EXIT FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE AMONG 2005-2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES AND SHOULD BE RECALLED BUY CHRYSLER. THE 5-6-2014 DATE IS WHEN THE PASSENGER DOOR OCCURRED WHICH RESU…
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THE HOUSING SURROUNDING THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE HAS CRACKED AND BROKEN AWAY RESULTING IN COMPROMISED EXIT FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE AMONG 2005-2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES AND SHOULD BE RECALLED BUY CHRYSLER. THE 5-6-2014 DATE IS WHEN THE PASSENGER DOOR OCCURRED WHICH RESULTED IN ME INSPECTING MY DRIVER SIDE SHOWING THE DRIVER SIDE WAS SEVERELY COMPROMISED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10587601
133,701 miles · May 9, 2014
Exterior Lighting
WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEADLAMPS AND INTERIOR LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. THEN COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THIS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN LESS THAN 25 MILE. I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR 3 HOURS THAT NIGHT. THE NEXT DAY IT HAPPENED AGAIN AS SOON AS I TURNED LIGHTS ON AT DUSK. IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS THE LIGHTS FLASHED/TURNED OFF 7 TIMES. *T…
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WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEADLAMPS AND INTERIOR LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. THEN COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THIS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN LESS THAN 25 MILE. I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR 3 HOURS THAT NIGHT. THE NEXT DAY IT HAPPENED AGAIN AS SOON AS I TURNED LIGHTS ON AT DUSK. IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS THE LIGHTS FLASHED/TURNED OFF 7 TIMES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10587405
70,000 miles · May 8, 2014
Electrical System
2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO WITH THE 4.7 V-8, EVERY LIGHT ON THE DASH LIGHTS UP, FLASHES/ FLUTTER/ FLICKERS, HEAD LIGHT SHUT OFF, RADIO SHUTS OFF, HVAC SYSTEM SHUTS OFF, BUT ENGINE STILL RUNS. CONTINUES TO DO THIS OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET I FOUND OUT THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY WITH THE PROBLEM:…
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2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO WITH THE 4.7 V-8, EVERY LIGHT ON THE DASH LIGHTS UP, FLASHES/ FLUTTER/ FLICKERS, HEAD LIGHT SHUT OFF, RADIO SHUTS OFF, HVAC SYSTEM SHUTS OFF, BUT ENGINE STILL RUNS. CONTINUES TO DO THIS OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET I FOUND OUT THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY WITH THE PROBLEM: HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.COM/FORUM/AUTOS/JEEP-GRAND-CHEROKEE/T0H6C8UCHKSS6D69G HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=FQE0VUMDNZK OTHERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM IN OTHER JEEP MODELS: HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=KQVN0IJK3XU SEEMS LIKE A PROBLEM WITH A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH AND KEY LOCK CYLINDER? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10587253
109,000 miles · Apr 17, 2014
Unknown Or Other
ON FEBRUARY 19, 2014 I TOOK MY JEEP IN TO HAVE THE N23 RECALL (REPROGRAM FINAL DRIVE CONTROL MODULE) AND AT THIS TIME I HAD 108,960 MILES ON MY JEEP. I REVIEWED THE JEEP FORUMS THAT I BELONG TO AND FOUND THAT MANY ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH 4LO WITH IT NO LONGER WORKING AFTER THE N23 RECALL. I THEN CHECKED MY JEEPS 4LO AFTER REA…
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ON FEBRUARY 19, 2014 I TOOK MY JEEP IN TO HAVE THE N23 RECALL (REPROGRAM FINAL DRIVE CONTROL MODULE) AND AT THIS TIME I HAD 108,960 MILES ON MY JEEP. I REVIEWED THE JEEP FORUMS THAT I BELONG TO AND FOUND THAT MANY ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH 4LO WITH IT NO LONGER WORKING AFTER THE N23 RECALL. I THEN CHECKED MY JEEPS 4LO AFTER READING THIS AND MY 4LO IS ALSO NO LONGER WORKING AFTER HAVING THE RECALL PERFORMED (109,000 MILES). I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHO SAID THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC DONE WITH NO GUARANTEE THAT IT IS RELATED TO THE N23 RECALL.
NHTSA ODI #10583333
64,000 miles · Apr 8, 2014
StructureInjury
THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLE HAS BROKEN COMPLETELY DUE TO THE COLLAPSE OF STRESS CRACKS IN THE PLASTIC. THE FRACTURE CAUSED A MINOR LACERATION ON MY RIGHT HAND. THE SAME INCIDENT HAPPENED A FEW DAYS LATER TO THE RIGHT REAR DOOR AND I NOTICED THAT THE REMAINING DOORS HAVE MAJOR STRESS CRACKS IN THE SAME PLACE AND ARE NOT SAFE T…
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THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLE HAS BROKEN COMPLETELY DUE TO THE COLLAPSE OF STRESS CRACKS IN THE PLASTIC. THE FRACTURE CAUSED A MINOR LACERATION ON MY RIGHT HAND. THE SAME INCIDENT HAPPENED A FEW DAYS LATER TO THE RIGHT REAR DOOR AND I NOTICED THAT THE REMAINING DOORS HAVE MAJOR STRESS CRACKS IN THE SAME PLACE AND ARE NOT SAFE TO OPERATE. WE MUST OPEN THE WINDOW TO OPERATE THE OUTSIDE HANDLES TO EXIT THE AUTOMOBILE. IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS ALL PASSENGERS ,ESPECIALLY CHILDREN AND THOSE UNABLE TO REACH THE OUTSIDE HANDLES QUICKLY, WOULD BE AT SERIOUS RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. I TALKED TO THE DEALER AND TO A CHRYSLER REPRESENTATIVE AND WAS TOLD THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF THE SAFETY PROBLEM AND DID NOT OFFER ANY HELPFUL SOLUTION OTHER THAN TO REPLACE THE FOUR DOOR PANELS AT MY EXPENSE. I WILL HAVE TO DO THE REPAIRS BECAUSE OF THE HIGH RISK TO MY FAMILY HOWEVER IT IS NOT FAIR THAT A LARGE COMPANY IN THE US CAN IGNORE SUCH A MAJOR SAFETY RISK TO IT'S CUSTOMERS. HOPEFULLY AN ACCIDENT DOES NOT HAPPEN, PARTICULARLY AFFECTING CHILDREN OR SENIORS, BEFORE THEY SERIOUSLY ADDRESS THE DEFECT. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND BASED UPON THE NUMBER OF CONCERNS RAISED THROUGHOUT THE INTERNET IT DEFINITELY AFFECTS MANY PEOPLE. I BELIEVE IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE NHTSA TO PROTECT US FROM LARGE COMPANIES THAT KNOWINGLY PLACE US IN A SERIOUS SAFETY SITUATION. PLEASE DO WHAT'S RIGHT AND ISSUE A SAFETY RECALL IN ORDER TO KEEP US SAFE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10578381
Mileage unknown · Apr 7, 2014
Electrical SystemPower Train
2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALL REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE COSTLY REPAIR OF THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY DID NOT SUCCESSFULLY ADDRESS THE REAL DEFECTIVE PART, THE FINAL DRIVE CONTROLLER MODULE SOFTWARE, WHICH WAS FINALLY MADE PUBLIC IN 2013. IN EARLY 2010, THE VEHICLE UNINTENTIONALLY SH…
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2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALL REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE COSTLY REPAIR OF THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY DID NOT SUCCESSFULLY ADDRESS THE REAL DEFECTIVE PART, THE FINAL DRIVE CONTROLLER MODULE SOFTWARE, WHICH WAS FINALLY MADE PUBLIC IN 2013. IN EARLY 2010, THE VEHICLE UNINTENTIONALLY SHIFTED FROM DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL, WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. LUCKILY, SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST OUT OF THE ROADWAY INTO A PARKING LOT. THE DEALER MISTAKENLY DIAGNOSED THE CONDITION AS A DEFECTIVE SHIFTER AND REPLACED IT. AT THE END OF MAY 2011, THE VEHICLE ONCE AGAIN SHIFTED FROM DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10577653
120,000 miles · Apr 4, 2014
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE DID RESTART. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES OVER A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE DID RESTART. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES OVER A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE GEAR SHIFT BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
NHTSA ODI #10577325
102,850 miles · Apr 3, 2014
Electrical SystemPower Train
CAR SHIFTED UNINTENTIONALLY INTO NEUTRAL WHEN DRIVING, DID THE SEVERAL TIMES. HAD TO HAVE ELECTRONIC SHIFT MODULE REPLACED, IN JANUARY 2013. CHRYSLER ISSUED A RECALL MAY 2013 FOR 2005-2010 CARS, BUT MY VEHICLE BIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10577098
60,000 miles · Mar 25, 2014
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL OF THE WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WERE MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHEN THE VEHICLE FAILED TO TURN ON AT ALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOS…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL OF THE WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WERE MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHEN THE VEHICLE FAILED TO TURN ON AT ALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
NHTSA ODI #10574647
98,000 miles · Mar 21, 2014
Power Train
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION MADE A LOUD SOUND. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE BEGAN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER A MANUFACTURER RECALL FOR THE GEAR BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, HOWEVER THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO…
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TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION MADE A LOUD SOUND. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE BEGAN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER A MANUFACTURER RECALL FOR THE GEAR BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, HOWEVER THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
NHTSA ODI #10574074
Official recalls
4Jul 21, 2014
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.
May 7, 2013
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.
Sep 14, 2007
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MAY ALLOW A MOMENTARY DELAY IN BRAKING WHEN COASTING UP A HILL DURING CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH NEW SOFTWARE THAT PREVENTS THIS CONDITION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Aug 8, 2006
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE INFLATOR CONNECTOR FOR THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG INFLATOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN THE WEEK OF AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2PE14017 · Air Bag Non-deployment
Opened Jun 16, 2014 · Closed Dec 23, 2014
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:ignition; Electrical System:ignition:module; 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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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
AQ10001 · Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
Opened Nov 18, 2010 · Closed Dec 28, 2015
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Unknown Or Other
On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-related remedies on the vehicles owned and then rented/leased for use on the roadways.RMD queried three (3) major motor vehicle manufacturers (Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors) and requested data regarding completion figures for fifteen (15) discreet safety recalls.Analysis of this data demonstrated that rental car recalls completion was neither complete nor consistent.The rental car companies representing the largest market share in the industry were then queried as to their respective policies for the rental, lease, and sale of vehicles with open recalls.The data and responses from the manufacturers and the rental car companies can be found in the document repository by accessing the ?Associated Documents link above.In December 2015, Congress enacted the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.One section of the Act prohibits rental car companies from renting, leasing, or selling motor vehicles subject to open safety recalls.With the passage of the FAST Act and its prohibition, there is no continuing need for the agency to investigate rental car recall completions.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The agency reserves the right to open any future investigations, including audits of individual recalls, or groups of recalls, or rental car companies, to examine more closely safety recalls performance and completion issues in this area.