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1,108 reports20,000 miles · May 20, 2009
Tires
FRONT GOOD YEAR TIRES SEPARATING FROM THE BELT. CAR IS IN PERFECT ALIGNMENT CHECKED BY DEALER. HUNDREDS MAYBE THOUSANDS HAVE BEEN REPORTING THE SAME PROBLEM, ALL AT AROUND 20K MILES. DEALER FAILING TO WARRANTY THEM CLAIMING THAT ITS NORMAL ON THESE TRUCKS DUE TO THE SUSPENSION??? NOT MY PROBLEM! DO NOT PLAN ON SPENDING $460 …
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FRONT GOOD YEAR TIRES SEPARATING FROM THE BELT. CAR IS IN PERFECT ALIGNMENT CHECKED BY DEALER. HUNDREDS MAYBE THOUSANDS HAVE BEEN REPORTING THE SAME PROBLEM, ALL AT AROUND 20K MILES. DEALER FAILING TO WARRANTY THEM CLAIMING THAT ITS NORMAL ON THESE TRUCKS DUE TO THE SUSPENSION??? NOT MY PROBLEM! DO NOT PLAN ON SPENDING $460 DOLLARS PER TIRE EVERY 20K MILES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10269529
26,000 miles · May 4, 2009
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH DOWN BUSY ROAD THE ENGINE DIED, WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED THERE WAS NO POWER, DASH WENT COMPLETELY DARK. PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO PARK. AFTER SEVERAL TRIES IT COULD BE RESTARTED. THE SHIFT CONTROL MODULE HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED DUE TO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10267627
16,000 miles · Mar 6, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (16,000 MILES) SHUTDOWN ON FREEWAY. I WAS IN THE LEFT LANE @70MPH. I HAD TURN FLASHERS ON AND MOVE TO THE SHOULDER. NO ACCIDENT, NO INJURY, CAR STARTED ON FIRST TRY ON THE SHOULDER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10260901
20,600 miles · Mar 4, 2009
Power TrainCrash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE GEAR WOULD SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC SHIFT MODULE FAILED. THE PART NEEDED TO MAKE THE REPAIR WAS ON BACK ORDER. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 60 MPH, THE VEHICL…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE GEAR WOULD SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC SHIFT MODULE FAILED. THE PART NEEDED TO MAKE THE REPAIR WAS ON BACK ORDER. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AGAIN WITHOUT THE ACTUAL GEAR SHIFTER BEING MOVED. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED MINOR DAMAGES TO HER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 20,600.
NHTSA ODI #10260709
Mileage unknown · Feb 27, 2009
Tires
THE AUTOMOTIVE OIL CHANGE ASSOCIATION (AOCA) REPRESENTS THE FAST LUBE INDUSTRY, WITH MORE THAN 3,500 LOCATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA, SERVICING MORE TIRES THAN ANY OTHER ORGANIZATION. OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS MEMBERS REPORTED AN INCREASING NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS (TPMS) ' AND THEY ARE GETTIN…
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THE AUTOMOTIVE OIL CHANGE ASSOCIATION (AOCA) REPRESENTS THE FAST LUBE INDUSTRY, WITH MORE THAN 3,500 LOCATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA, SERVICING MORE TIRES THAN ANY OTHER ORGANIZATION. OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS MEMBERS REPORTED AN INCREASING NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS (TPMS) ' AND THEY ARE GETTING WORSE. CONVENTIONAL TPMS'S MEASURE TIRE PRESSURE AT THE VALVE AND USE A RADIO FREQUENCY TO TRANSMIT THE DATA TO AN ANTENNA ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE QUALITY OF THESE VALVE STEMS IS SO POOR THAT CAR CARE PROFESSIONALS KNOW - IF THEY CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE, IT IS LIKELY THE VALVE WILL BREAK AND THEY WILL INCUR THE COST TO REPLACE, ABOUT $110.00 PER UNIT. SPECIFICALLY, THE 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, AND THE 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX, HAVE ALUMINUM VALVES STEMS; THESE EASILY CORRODE, BECOME BRITTLE, AND BREAK AT THE TOUCH. THEY ALSO HAVE A PLASTIC CAP. IF THIS PLASTIC CAP IS IMPROPERLY SEATED, OR REPLACED BY AN AFTERMARKET CAP CONTAINING BRASS, OR BRASS THREAD INSERTS, IT LEADS QUICKLY TO GALVANIC CORROSION; THE RESULT- THE CAP FUSES TO THE VALVE STEM. ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE CAP, THE STEM BREAKS. THE DRIVING PUBLIC IS BEING 'TRAINED' TO TRUST THESE MONITORS FOR ACCURATE TIRE PRESSURE. PROPERLY INFLATED TIRES REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR LIFE-THREATENING BLOWOUTS, ENHANCE HANDLING, IMPROVE FUEL EFFICIENCY, AND PROLONG TIRE LIFE; LOWERING THE COST OF OWNERSHIP. THESE SYSTEMS ARE TOO FRAGILE TO CONTINUE USING THEM IN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITHOUT ADDRESSING THE DURABILITY. AS THESE SYSTEMS AGE, FAILURE WILL INCREASE 100%. TPMS UNITS ARE SPEC'D OUT BY OEM'S- MANUFACTURED BY SIEMENS VDO (ACQ'D BY CONTINENTAL AG IN MAY '07). AOCA HAS MADE MANY INQUIRIES TO SEE IF THESE UNITS ARE INTENDED TO BE RECALLED OR REDESIGNED'THE RESOUNDING ANSWER IS 'NO'. IF OEM'S DO NOT CHANGE THE SPEC'S TPMS'S WILL CONTINUE TO BE POORLY MADE. AOCA ASKS NHTSA RECALL THESE UNITS TO PROTECT THE CONSUMER, AND PEOPLE MAINTAINING THE TIRES ON VEHICLES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10260195
37,000 miles · Feb 19, 2009
Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT CONTROL MODULE WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
NHTSA ODI #10259384
31,000 miles · Feb 9, 2009
Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY IN 2007. IN 2009, WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT TURN ON. IN ADDITION, AL…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY IN 2007. IN 2009, WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT TURN ON. IN ADDITION, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND WOULD NOT DIM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS LOW AND NO OTHER FAILURES COULD BE FOUND. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT HAS FOUND COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS SAME ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000. UPDATED 3/12/09 *CN UPDATED 03/16/09.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10258116
12,000 miles · Feb 6, 2009
Electrical SystemCrashInjury
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR STALLS OUT. AT SPEEDS 5-40 MPH AND STARTS RIGHT BACK UP. I TAKE TO THE DEALER 17 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM . CHRYSLER CORP TOLD IT IS NOT A LEMON. WHAT CAN TO DO WITH THIS CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10257664
15,000 miles · Feb 3, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING. HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST SIX TIMES OVER THE PAST THREE MONTHS. THE STALL AS OCCURRED AT SPEEDS AS HIGH AS 45 MILES AND HOUR. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES IN THE PAST SIX WEEKS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER HAS GIVEN US PUSH BACK WHEN WE SCHEDULE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT BECAU…
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VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING. HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST SIX TIMES OVER THE PAST THREE MONTHS. THE STALL AS OCCURRED AT SPEEDS AS HIGH AS 45 MILES AND HOUR. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES IN THE PAST SIX WEEKS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER HAS GIVEN US PUSH BACK WHEN WE SCHEDULE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT BECAUSE THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. OUR LAST APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED JANUARY 31,2009 THEY NEVER EVEN LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE. THE CAR STALLED AGAIN AT 45 MPH ALMOST CAUSING MY WIFE AND SEVEN MONTH OLD TO GET REAR ENDED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10257313
12,000 miles · Jan 22, 2009
Exterior Lighting
2007 AND NEWER JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND LAREDO HAS A PROGRAMMING DEFECT IN THE BRAKE LIGHTS. IF FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE, REMOVED THEN QUICKLY REAPPLIED THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT COME BACK ON. ONLY THE THIRD/CENTER BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON. THIS ONLY OCCURS WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON SO YOU STILL AT LEAST HAVE THE TAILLIGHTS. BUT NO RI…
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2007 AND NEWER JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND LAREDO HAS A PROGRAMMING DEFECT IN THE BRAKE LIGHTS. IF FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE, REMOVED THEN QUICKLY REAPPLIED THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT COME BACK ON. ONLY THE THIRD/CENTER BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON. THIS ONLY OCCURS WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON SO YOU STILL AT LEAST HAVE THE TAILLIGHTS. BUT NO RIGHT OR LEFT BRIGHT BRAKE LIGHT. DEALER DUPLICATED THE PROBLEM ON ALL UNITS IN THEIR STOCK. CHRYSLER ACKNOWLEDGES THE PROBLEM BUT IS DOING NOTHING TO CORRECT IT. I SOLD THE VEHICLE LAST MONTH AS I WON'T DRIVE A VEHICLE WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10255939
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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