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Power Train complaints
196 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Jul 31, 2015
Electrical SystemPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V175000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V175000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #10745454
120,000 miles · Jul 27, 2015
Exterior LightingPower TrainVehicle Speed Control
THE DASHBOARD WENT BLANK, NO SPEED INFORMATION, ETC, ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS LITE UP AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS BEING STARTED. STEERING BECAME HARD, WAS A VERY SCARY MOMENT!
NHTSA ODI #10743834
70,000 miles · Jul 12, 2015
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Power TrainService BrakesCrashInjury
DROVE FROM CA TO AZ. TURNED JEEP ENGINE OFF !!! VISIT WITH SON & LEAVE TRAILER I HAD BEEN TOWING. I TURN IGNITION ON PUT IN DRIVE NEVER TOUCHED ACCELERATOR. JEEP SPEED OUT QUICKLY (SUDDEN ACCELERATION) OUT OF DRIVEWAY TOWARDS HOME ACROSS STREET - TWO CARS IN DRIVEWAY. GRABBED STEERING WHEEL VEERING JEEP AWAY FROM HOME & TWO P…
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DROVE FROM CA TO AZ. TURNED JEEP ENGINE OFF !!! VISIT WITH SON & LEAVE TRAILER I HAD BEEN TOWING. I TURN IGNITION ON PUT IN DRIVE NEVER TOUCHED ACCELERATOR. JEEP SPEED OUT QUICKLY (SUDDEN ACCELERATION) OUT OF DRIVEWAY TOWARDS HOME ACROSS STREET - TWO CARS IN DRIVEWAY. GRABBED STEERING WHEEL VEERING JEEP AWAY FROM HOME & TWO PARKED VEHICLES. WENT DOWN EMBANKMENT AND DID 360. I FLIPPED JEEP AND IT STOPPED ENDED UP ON PASSENGER SIDE. NEIGHBORS & SON SAW ENTIRE CRASH. COULD NOT BREATHE DUE TO SEAT BELT CRUSHING CHEST & ME BEING UPSIDE DOWN. SON PULLED SEAT BELT FROM CRUSHING ME. AMBULANCE TO ER AND NO NEURO ON DUTY TOLD COULD TAKE ME VEGAS 2 TO 3 HOURS AWAY. FINALLY WENT TO NEURO TOLD POST CONCUSSION SYNDROME. AFTER LITTLE HELP, WENT TO BOULDER CO NEURO CENTER AND TOLD POST CONCUSSION SYNDROME, PTSD AND VESTIBULAR PROBLEMS WAS IN REHAB THERAPY ONE MONTH. KEEP JEEP IN GARAGE TO PROTECT THE EVIDENCE BUT NO ATTORNEY FIRM WOULD TAKE CASE AS STATED THE CRASH "DID NOT IMPACT THE REST OF MY LIFE" TOLD BY AZ ATTORNEY FIRM. I WORKED FED COURTS IN LOS ANGELES, CA OVER 20 YEARS AND CAN SAY EMPHATICALLY THERE WAS NO DRIVER ERROR. I KEPT FOR 3 MONTHS LOOKING FOR ATTORNEY FIRM BUT IN THE INTERIM I FOUND [XXX] WITH CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND REALIZED OTHER PEOPLE WHO DEALT WITH SAME "SUDDEN ACCELERATION" WERE GIVEN RESULTS "DRIVER ERROR". I MADE A REPORT WITH CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND WAS TOLD TO BRING MY STORY TO YOUR AGENCY AS WELL. AAA INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALED JEEP AND PICKED IT UP JUNE 30TH AND SAID " NOT DRIVER ERROR" BUT MECHANICAL. PLEASE INVESTIGATE AND INFORM OTHERS TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. A RECALL NEEDS TO HAPPEN. NOTHING CAN HELP ME NOW BUT I CAN TELL YOU I AM TELLING EVERYONE ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND GETTING THE WORD OUT AS THIS NEVER SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10733506
91,000 miles · Feb 3, 2015
EnginePower Train
CAR CONSISTENTLY STALLS WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP OR IDLING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10680866
138,000 miles · Jan 30, 2015
Electrical SystemPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CHIME AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CHIME AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD A SPECIALIST DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE. THE SPECIALIST DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTROL MODULE, THE PCP TO THE POWER TRAIN, AND THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 13V175000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000.
NHTSA ODI #10679962
119,700 miles · Jan 28, 2015
Electrical SystemPower Train
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON I-40 BETWEEN RALEIGH AND WILMINGTON. SHE WAS GOING THE SPEED LIMIT AND THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF. THIS IS THE 5TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED AND WE HAVE HAD IT INTO 2 DIFFERENT JEEP DEALERSHIPS. I DROVE DOWN AND PICKED HER UP AND DROVE THE CAR 90 MILES FURTHER ON I-40 WITHOUT INCIDENT. WHEN WE…
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MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON I-40 BETWEEN RALEIGH AND WILMINGTON. SHE WAS GOING THE SPEED LIMIT AND THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF. THIS IS THE 5TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED AND WE HAVE HAD IT INTO 2 DIFFERENT JEEP DEALERSHIPS. I DROVE DOWN AND PICKED HER UP AND DROVE THE CAR 90 MILES FURTHER ON I-40 WITHOUT INCIDENT. WHEN WE ARRIVED IN WILMINGTON AND EXITED THE INTERSTATE I NOTICED WHAT I BELIEVE WAS THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT BEING ABRUPT AND JERKY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10679483
Mileage unknown · Jan 28, 2015
Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARK, THE SHIFT LEVER WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ALL FOUR GEARS WERE SELECTED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING AND TRANSMISSION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARK, THE SHIFT LEVER WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ALL FOUR GEARS WERE SELECTED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING AND TRANSMISSION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO TAP THE SHIFT LEVER BEFORE THE GEAR ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 03/30/15*LJ UPDATED 9/20/2017*CN
NHTSA ODI #10679455
30,000 miles · Dec 15, 2014
Electrical SystemPower Train
THE TRANSFER CASE IS BAD ,THE CAR ONLY HAVE 30000 BUT THE TRANSFER CASE IS BAD AND IT SHAKES OVER SIXTY AND ONCE U BRAKE THE WHOLE CAR SHAKES ,I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID ITS A TRANSFER CASE BAD AND THE 4WD IS NOT WORKING ,AND THE IGNITION SWITCH KEEP KILLING THE BATTERY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10664206
101,000 miles · Dec 12, 2014
EnginePower Train
I WAS DRIVING LATE FRIDAY NIGHT (11/14)/EARLY SATURDAY MORNING (11/15) TO WATERFORD, WI FROM PALMYRA, WI AND MY VEHICLE SHUT OFF CAUSING ME TO BECOME STARTLED, WHICH THEN CAUSED ME TO DEVIATE FROM MY LANE AND THEN WAS PULLED OVER BY A TOWN OF MUKWONAGO POLICE OFFICER. I COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE IF ONCOMING TRAFFIC WAS INVOLVED!…
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I WAS DRIVING LATE FRIDAY NIGHT (11/14)/EARLY SATURDAY MORNING (11/15) TO WATERFORD, WI FROM PALMYRA, WI AND MY VEHICLE SHUT OFF CAUSING ME TO BECOME STARTLED, WHICH THEN CAUSED ME TO DEVIATE FROM MY LANE AND THEN WAS PULLED OVER BY A TOWN OF MUKWONAGO POLICE OFFICER. I COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE IF ONCOMING TRAFFIC WAS INVOLVED! I THEN RECEIVED A TICKET FOR UNSAFE LANE DEVIATION AND WAS TAKEN TO WAUKESHA COUNTY JAIL UNDER THE ASSUMPTION THAT I WAS DRINKING AND DRIVING AFTER I ATTEMPTED TO SHOW THE OFFICER THE RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE. PENDING MY COURT DATE, I COULD RECEIVE A POSSIBLE OWI CHARGE. I AM VERY UPSET ABOUT THIS BECAUSE THAT IS AN $800 FINE AND WILL ALSO CAUSE MY INSURANCE PREMIUM TO INCREASE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10663969
51,000 miles · Nov 10, 2014
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train
WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (11/8/14) I WAS AT A RED LIGHT AND THE VEHICLE JUST CUT OFF! I HEARD A BEEPING SOUND AND NOTICED ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD WERE OFF WHILE THE CAR WAS IN "DRIVE". I PUT THE CAR IN "PARK" & TURNED THE KEY IN THE "OFF" POSITION--WAITED A FEW MINUTES & STARTED THE CAR AGAIN. I HAD MY…
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WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (11/8/14) I WAS AT A RED LIGHT AND THE VEHICLE JUST CUT OFF! I HEARD A BEEPING SOUND AND NOTICED ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD WERE OFF WHILE THE CAR WAS IN "DRIVE". I PUT THE CAR IN "PARK" & TURNED THE KEY IN THE "OFF" POSITION--WAITED A FEW MINUTES & STARTED THE CAR AGAIN. I HAD MY MOTHER WITH ME & TOLD HER ABOUT THE "RECALL" & THIS WAS IT...THE IGNITION SWITCH (RECALL P41). WE DECIDED TO GO HOME & WHEN I PULLED IN HER DRIVEWAY, THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN...THE ENGINE JUST CUT OFF! I'M VERY AFRAID TO DRIVE MY JEEP NOW...THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY!! SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE NOW!! THIS IS MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION!! WHAT PROCEDURES DO YOU HAVE IN PLACE TO ASSIST PEOPLE UNTIL YOU ARE ABLE TO GET THE REPLACEMENT PART(S)? LIVES ARE AT STAKE!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10653890
Official recalls
5Jul 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.
Sep 12, 2007
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS IN A CERTAIN LOT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM GRAY IRON INSTEAD OF DUCTILE IRON AS DESIGNED AND COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TO SEE IF THEY FALL INTO THIS LOT AND, IF SO, WILL REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Dec 29, 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY 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.
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