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Power Train complaints
196 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Jul 30, 2013
Power Train
MY COMPLAINT IS WITH THE DEALER. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR. WHEN MAKING THE APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER THEY AGREED TO LOOK AT IT. ONCE I DROVE OUT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY REFUSED TO EVEN LOOK AT THE CASE SINCE THERE IS NO FIX YET AVAILABLE. I'M NOT HAPPY THAT THEY EVEN WOULD LOOK. SO I F…
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MY COMPLAINT IS WITH THE DEALER. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR. WHEN MAKING THE APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER THEY AGREED TO LOOK AT IT. ONCE I DROVE OUT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY REFUSED TO EVEN LOOK AT THE CASE SINCE THERE IS NO FIX YET AVAILABLE. I'M NOT HAPPY THAT THEY EVEN WOULD LOOK. SO I FEEL THAT THE DEALER FAILED TO REMEDY THIS DEFECT IN A REASONABLE TIME. I UNDERSTAND THEIR IS NO FIX YET, BUT TO NOT EVEN LOOK BROTHERS ME. I'M A MOTHER OF THREE WITH ONE MORE ON THE WAY AND I WISH MY DEALER WOULD OF EVEN LISTEN AND LOOKED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10532754
50,000 miles · Jul 23, 2013
Electrical SystemPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE BUT PROCEEDED TO ROLL AWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE BUT PROCEEDED TO ROLL AWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V175000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10526344
62,000 miles · Jul 14, 2013
Power Train
2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WILL SUDDENLY SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS ALL THE SHIFT INDICATORS ARE HIGHLIGHTED. I HAVE TO THEN PULL OVER, PUT IT IN PARK AND THEN TRY AGAIN. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP SHOP 5 TIMES TO GET THIS FIXED. (OVER THE COURSE OF THIS PAST YEAR). …
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2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WILL SUDDENLY SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS ALL THE SHIFT INDICATORS ARE HIGHLIGHTED. I HAVE TO THEN PULL OVER, PUT IT IN PARK AND THEN TRY AGAIN. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP SHOP 5 TIMES TO GET THIS FIXED. (OVER THE COURSE OF THIS PAST YEAR). I HAVE NOW BEEN TOLD THAT THERE IS A RECALL WITH LETTERS GOING OUT LAST MONTH. WHEN CAN WE EXPECT THESE? I WAS TOLD JUNE,, BUT NOW IT IS THE MIDDLE OF JULY. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND WE CAN NO LONGER DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FOR ALMOST A YEAR NOW. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10524727
77,700 miles · Jul 10, 2013
Electrical SystemPower Train
WAS DRIVING AND VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER SWITCH GEARS FROM FIRST TO SECOND. I WAS ON FREEWAY IN CONSTRUCTION AREA THAT WAS DOWN TO ONE LANE AND COULD NOT PULL OVER FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MILES. NOT HAPPY AT ALL SINCE THE VEHICLE (2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE) HAS RELATIVELY LOW MILES FOR A POWER TRAIN PROBLEM. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY IN …
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WAS DRIVING AND VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER SWITCH GEARS FROM FIRST TO SECOND. I WAS ON FREEWAY IN CONSTRUCTION AREA THAT WAS DOWN TO ONE LANE AND COULD NOT PULL OVER FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MILES. NOT HAPPY AT ALL SINCE THE VEHICLE (2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE) HAS RELATIVELY LOW MILES FOR A POWER TRAIN PROBLEM. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP, BUT RESEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MY MODEL AND A DANGEROUS AND EXPENSIVE ONE AT THAT. HOW IS THIS NOT A RECALL? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10524254
83,000 miles · Jun 18, 2013
Power Train
I WAS DRIVING 40 MPH AND PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO SPEED UP TO 45 WHEN MY JEEP LOST POWER. I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR FULLY AND THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT DOWNSHIFT AND THE ENGINE JUST KEPT LOSING POWER. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED FROM START TWICE. IT HAS HAPPENED AT AROUND 60 MPH WHILE GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE ONLY THING THAT …
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I WAS DRIVING 40 MPH AND PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO SPEED UP TO 45 WHEN MY JEEP LOST POWER. I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR FULLY AND THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT DOWNSHIFT AND THE ENGINE JUST KEPT LOSING POWER. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED FROM START TWICE. IT HAS HAPPENED AT AROUND 60 MPH WHILE GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE ONLY THING THAT HELPS IS IF I TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND TURN IT BACK ON. THEN THE CAR DRIVES NORMALLY. I BOUGHT THE CAR 10 DAYS AGO WITH 82500 MILES ON IT. IT'S ALREADY ACTING UP. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10520396
68,600 miles · Jun 5, 2013
Power Train
VEHICLE LOSES POWER WHEN MERGING WITH FAST MOVING TRAFFIC; NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN AND RESTARTED TO REGAIN POWER; LATER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SOMETIMES; FINALLY, WON'T GO OVER 30 MPH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS CONTINUOUSLY ON. I HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM PORTFOLIO. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER'S (AUTO WORLD - PATCHOGUE N…
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VEHICLE LOSES POWER WHEN MERGING WITH FAST MOVING TRAFFIC; NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN AND RESTARTED TO REGAIN POWER; LATER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SOMETIMES; FINALLY, WON'T GO OVER 30 MPH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS CONTINUOUSLY ON. I HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM PORTFOLIO. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER'S (AUTO WORLD - PATCHOGUE NY) SHOP (GENERATION KIA - MEDFORD NY) 03 JUN 2013, WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO BRING IT TO A JEEP DEALER. I WAS TOLD VERBALLY THAT THE FAULT WAS THE TRANSMISSION INPUT SPEED SENSOR. ON 05 JUN 2013 I WENT TO BROWN'S JEEP IN PATCHOGUE NY AND THEY WON'T COMMIT TO ANYTHING OR GIVE ME A LOANER CAR UNTIL THE SERVICE IS APPROVED BY PORTFOLIO. FROM THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNERSHIP I HAD COMPLAINED ABOUT ROUGH SHIFTING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, BUT WAS TOLD AT BROWN'S JEEP THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS OK. I HAVE NOTICED SOME SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 'DRIVABILITY' CONCERNING THE TRANSMISSIONS HAD BEEN ISSUED IN SOME STATES. A LOT OF OTHER OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, MAYBE A RECALL IS OVERDUE! THANK YOU! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10515232
40,000 miles · May 27, 2013
EnginePower Train
WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP INTO NEUTRAL AND REVS HIGH, ALL GEARS HIGH-LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD, AND THIS HAPPENS AT MULTIPLE SPEEDS MANY DIFFERENT TIMES? THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL TIMES THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED MY HUSBAND AND I TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED AND TO WAIT U…
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WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP INTO NEUTRAL AND REVS HIGH, ALL GEARS HIGH-LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD, AND THIS HAPPENS AT MULTIPLE SPEEDS MANY DIFFERENT TIMES? THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL TIMES THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED MY HUSBAND AND I TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED AND TO WAIT UNTIL NOTIFIED??? THIS IS NOT SOMETHING TO TAKE LIGHTLY AND HAVING ALMOST BEEN IN ACCIDENT(S) I FEEL THIS NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10513668
115,100 miles · May 16, 2013
Electrical SystemPower TrainSteering
AS I WAS DRIVING MY JEEP SHUT OFF AND I WAS UNABLE TO STEER AND STARTED TO SLOW DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY GOING 65 MPH. I WAS UNABLE TO GET OUT OF THE ROAD AND ON TO THE SHOULDER CAUSING SEVERAL CARS TO ALMOST HITTING ME. WHEN THE JEEP STOPPED I PUT THE SUV IN PARK AND TRIED STARTING ALL IT DID WAS MAKE NOISE. I THEN…
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AS I WAS DRIVING MY JEEP SHUT OFF AND I WAS UNABLE TO STEER AND STARTED TO SLOW DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY GOING 65 MPH. I WAS UNABLE TO GET OUT OF THE ROAD AND ON TO THE SHOULDER CAUSING SEVERAL CARS TO ALMOST HITTING ME. WHEN THE JEEP STOPPED I PUT THE SUV IN PARK AND TRIED STARTING ALL IT DID WAS MAKE NOISE. I THEN STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AND PUT IN NEUTRAL AND TRIED STARTING IT AND IT WOULDN'T START. I WAITED A FEW MINUTES PUT THE JEEP BACK IN PARK AND TRIED AGAIN AND IT STARTED BUT I'M SCARED TO DRIVE IN NOW. THIS HAPPENED TO ME 4 TIMES NOW BUT THE OTHER TIMES IT IS WHEN I AM EITHER COMING OFF THE FREEWAY OR ON A CITY STREET NOT GOING THAT FAST AND IN THAT MUCH TRAFFIC. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10512314
Mileage unknown · May 14, 2013
Power Train
SHIFTS FROM PARK TO NEUTRAL BY ITSELF,WONT DOWN SHIFT AT CERTAIN TIMES,SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL AT HIGH SPEEDS THEN SHUT OFF THE TRUCK. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10511861
20,000 miles · May 14, 2013
Electrical SystemPower TrainVehicle Speed Control
THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED WHEN MY JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE UNKNOWINGLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING DOWN MY NEIGHBORHOOD ROAD. I WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS UNTIL I TRIED TO INCREASE MY SPEED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO. I THEN HAD TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES SINCE 2011. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10511857
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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