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196 reportsClear category filter120,020 miles · Nov 12, 2013
EnginePower Train
THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE AT CRUISE SPEED (NOT ACCELERATING) AND WITH NO WARNING. THERE WAS 1/2 TANK OF GAS; THE MIL DID NOT ILLUMINATE. UPON LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, ALL POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS (E.G.: BRAKES, STEERING) CEASED TO OPERATE. I SUCCESSFULLY RESTARTED THE VEHICLE BY SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNING THE KEY AS FAR TOWARD…
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THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE AT CRUISE SPEED (NOT ACCELERATING) AND WITH NO WARNING. THERE WAS 1/2 TANK OF GAS; THE MIL DID NOT ILLUMINATE. UPON LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, ALL POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS (E.G.: BRAKES, STEERING) CEASED TO OPERATE. I SUCCESSFULLY RESTARTED THE VEHICLE BY SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNING THE KEY AS FAR TOWARD "OFF" AS IS POSSIBLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN PARK. ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED WITH NO MIL ILLUMINATION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10551854
120,250 miles · Nov 11, 2013
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train
I BOUGHT THIS JEEP ON 9/20/2013. THE TRUCK IS EQUIPPED WITH THE 5.7 L HEMI ENGINE. OVER THE FIRST 50 DAYS AND 1,157 MILES OF OWNERSHIP I HAVE ENCOUNTERED 18 EPISODES OF THE VEHICLE STALLING, WITH 14 OF THOSE STALLS OCCURRING ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS IN TRAFFIC. THE STALLS OCCUR WITH NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY DECELERATES TO A …
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I BOUGHT THIS JEEP ON 9/20/2013. THE TRUCK IS EQUIPPED WITH THE 5.7 L HEMI ENGINE. OVER THE FIRST 50 DAYS AND 1,157 MILES OF OWNERSHIP I HAVE ENCOUNTERED 18 EPISODES OF THE VEHICLE STALLING, WITH 14 OF THOSE STALLS OCCURRING ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS IN TRAFFIC. THE STALLS OCCUR WITH NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY DECELERATES TO A STOP AND I AM LEFT WITH NO POWER, NO STEERING AND NO BRAKES. ONE DEALERSHIP BLAMED IT ON A BAD BATTERY. THE DEALERSHIP WHICH SOLD ME THE JEEP DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A M.A.P. SENSOR, WHICH THEY REPLACED. THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM AS THE STALLING PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. THE MOST RECENT WAS ON 11/9/2013 WHILE DRIVING IN THE CENTER LANE OF THE PA TURNPIKE AT 65 MPH. THE JEEP STALLED AND CAME TO A STOP, WITH A SEMI TRACTOR-TRAILER BEHIND ME. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW THAT TRUCK DRIVER WAS ABLE TO SWERVE IN TIME TO MISS ME. MECHANICS AND ON-LINE FORUMS IDENTIFY POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR THE STALLING AS 1. A DEFECTIVE (ECM) ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES; 2. SHORTS IN THE WIRING HARNESS; 3. SPARKS PLUGS; 4. EGR VALVE; 5. IGNITION COIL; 6. PCV VALVE; 7. TRANSMISSION SOLENOID PACK. THERE ARE NO DIAGNOSTIC CODES STORED IN THE OBD-II SYSTEM. ONE SCHOOL OF THOUGHT IS THAT 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND COMMANDERS EQUIPPED WITH THE 5.7 L HEMI ENGINE ARE EXTREMELY SENSITIVE TO RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE FROM THE WASTE SPARK ON THE COIL. AS OTHER COMPLAINTS HAVE NOTED, THIS IS AN OBVIOUS AND PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH JEEPS EQUIPPED WITH THE HEMI ENGINE, AND CHRYSLER HAS TURNED A DEAF EAR TO THE COMPLAINTS. PERHAPS THEY ARE WAITING FOR THE FATALITIES TO OCCUR. WHY NHTSA HASN'T DONE MORE TO ORDER A RECALL IS BEYOND MY COMPREHENSION. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED ON FOR YEARS WITH NO ACTION TAKEN BY CHRYSLER. THIS JEEP IS, FOR LACK OF A BETTER WORD, A DEATHTRAP. AT BEST IT CANNOT BE TRUSTED, IT IS UNSAFE AND UNRELIABLE. AT WORST IT IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10551734
90,000 miles · Oct 15, 2013
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ACCELERATION, THE GEAR INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE AT FIRST DID NOT RESPOND BUT RAPIDLY ACCELERATED WITHIN SEVERAL SECONDS. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE TRANSFER CASE UPDATED …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ACCELERATION, THE GEAR INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE AT FIRST DID NOT RESPOND BUT RAPIDLY ACCELERATED WITHIN SEVERAL SECONDS. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE TRANSFER CASE UPDATED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V175000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,100. ..UPDATED 12-05-13 *BF
NHTSA ODI #10547900
125,000 miles · Oct 7, 2013
Power TrainSteeringVehicle Speed Control
AS I WAS DRIVING MY CAR JERKED REAL HARD AND ALL MY DASH LIGHTS CAME ON AND MY ABILITY TO DRIVE MY CAR WAS USELESS. MY JEEP SLOWED DOWN ON THE FREEWAY DURING MORNING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. AS I WAS TRYING TO RESTART MY JEEP IT JUST KEEP MAKING A CLICKING NOISE AND WOULDN'T STOP. I HAD TO PULL THE …
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AS I WAS DRIVING MY CAR JERKED REAL HARD AND ALL MY DASH LIGHTS CAME ON AND MY ABILITY TO DRIVE MY CAR WAS USELESS. MY JEEP SLOWED DOWN ON THE FREEWAY DURING MORNING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. AS I WAS TRYING TO RESTART MY JEEP IT JUST KEEP MAKING A CLICKING NOISE AND WOULDN'T STOP. I HAD TO PULL THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION AND REINSERT THE KEY AND TRY TO START THE JEEP. AFTER 3 TRIES IT STARTED AND I WENT TO DRIVE OFF AND AS I WAS ACCELERATING MY JEEP DID IT AGAIN FINALLY IT STAYED ON AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO A SAFE LOCATION. MY JEEP SOUNDED REAL STRANGE NOT LIKE NORMAL. THIS IS THE 5 OR 6TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE I HAD MY JEEP NOT EVEN A YEAR TO DATE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10546966
160,000 miles · Sep 30, 2013
Power Train
AFTER RECEIVING RECALL N23, 4WD LOW NO LONGER WORKS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10546131
76,000 miles · Sep 15, 2013
EnginePower TrainVehicle Speed Control
SUMMARY: THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED POWER WHILE DRIVING IN FREEWAY TRAFFIC. IT WAS NECESSARY TO MOVE TO THE FAR RIGHT LANE AND EXIT THE TRAFFIC FLOW. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IT IS UNSAFE WHEN THE CONDITION OCCURS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10543746
74,000 miles · Sep 5, 2013
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE ACCELERATION POWER SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED, WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE TRANSMISSION SWIRL UNIT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE ACCELERATION POWER SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED, WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE TRANSMISSION SWIRL UNIT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 76,000. ..UPDATED 10/30/13 *BF UPDATED 10/31/2013 *JS
NHTSA ODI #10542048
40,000 miles · Sep 5, 2013
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED EACH TIME AND HAD TO BE RESTARTED BEFORE THE VEHICLE COULD OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS WHERE VARIOUS PARTS…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED EACH TIME AND HAD TO BE RESTARTED BEFORE THE VEHICLE COULD OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS WHERE VARIOUS PARTS WERE REPLACED AND SOFTWARE UPDATES WERE PERFORMED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
NHTSA ODI #10542043
91,000 miles · Aug 26, 2013
Power Train
THE PROBLEM WAS THE SAME ONE THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD WITH IT LOSING ACCELERATION OR NOT WANTING TO ACCELERATE. MY MECHANIC CHECKED FOR A CODE AND FOUND OUT THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE SHIFTING ASSEMBLY. HE HAD TO TAKE OUT THE CENTER CONSOLE AND REPLACE THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. HE SAID THAT A MODULE WAS FAULTY IN THE SHIFTER ASSEMB…
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THE PROBLEM WAS THE SAME ONE THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD WITH IT LOSING ACCELERATION OR NOT WANTING TO ACCELERATE. MY MECHANIC CHECKED FOR A CODE AND FOUND OUT THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE SHIFTING ASSEMBLY. HE HAD TO TAKE OUT THE CENTER CONSOLE AND REPLACE THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. HE SAID THAT A MODULE WAS FAULTY IN THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY AND WAS PUTTING THE CAR INTO LIMP MODE. THIS SEEMS TO HAVE TAKEN CARE OF THE PROBLEM. I THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE THIS INFORMATION SO OTHERS WOULD KNOW ABOUT IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10537385
100,000 miles · Aug 8, 2013
Power Train
MY JEEP WILL PERIODICALLY NOT ACCELERATE PAST 25-40 MPH. THE RPMS ONLY MOVE SLIGHTLY DURING AN OCCURRENCE EVEN IF YOU HAVE IT FLOORED AND THERE IS NO WARNING LIGHTS. THE ONLY WHY TO TEMPORARILY FIX IT IS TO PULL OVER, PUT IT IN PARK AND TURN IT OFF AND ON AGAIN. I HAD A VERY CLOSE CALL AND ALMOST GOT REAR-ENDED GETTING ON THE IN…
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MY JEEP WILL PERIODICALLY NOT ACCELERATE PAST 25-40 MPH. THE RPMS ONLY MOVE SLIGHTLY DURING AN OCCURRENCE EVEN IF YOU HAVE IT FLOORED AND THERE IS NO WARNING LIGHTS. THE ONLY WHY TO TEMPORARILY FIX IT IS TO PULL OVER, PUT IT IN PARK AND TURN IT OFF AND ON AGAIN. I HAD A VERY CLOSE CALL AND ALMOST GOT REAR-ENDED GETTING ON THE INTERSTATE LAST WEEK WHEN IT HAPPENED. IN THE LAST YEAR ITS PROBABLY HAPPENED ABOUT FIFTY TIMES. AFTER LOOKING ON THIS SITE IT IS APPARENT THAT I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM! JEEP NEEDS TO MAKE A RECALL ON THIS VERY SOON. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10534270
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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