NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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1,108 reports37,000 miles · Aug 22, 2011
Power Train
UPON DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, I FELT MY VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION CHANGE GEARS, WHICH FELT LIKE NEUTRAL. MY CAR SLOWED A BIT BUT THEN SPED BACK UP, AND THEN SLOWED AGAIN AND SPED BACK UP. I THEN NOTICED THE P, R, N, D WERE ALL LIT UP. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER MY VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION WHEN THIS OCCURRED. AFTER I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE D…
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UPON DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, I FELT MY VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION CHANGE GEARS, WHICH FELT LIKE NEUTRAL. MY CAR SLOWED A BIT BUT THEN SPED BACK UP, AND THEN SLOWED AGAIN AND SPED BACK UP. I THEN NOTICED THE P, R, N, D WERE ALL LIT UP. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER MY VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION WHEN THIS OCCURRED. AFTER I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD THE ELECTRONIC SHIFT MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACED. AFTER REPLACING IT, THREE MONTHS LATER IT OCCURRED AGAIN, AND WAS REPLACED AGAIN. OVER THE LAST 1.5 YEARS IT HAS OCCURRED RANDOMLY, OVER AND OVER, AND NOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE DRIVER HAS NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE'S SPEED. JEEP KNOWS ABOUT THIS ISSUE BUT REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT A RECALL NEEDS TO BE ISSUED, THEREFORE MAKING THEIR CUSTOMERS CONTINUE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. A RECALL NEEDS TO ISSUED.
NHTSA ODI #10421933
35,000 miles · Aug 22, 2011
Electrical System
I PURCHASED MY PRE-OWNED 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4X4 LESS THAN A MONTH AGO. I HAVE HAD 4 INSTANCES OF IT NOT CRANKING. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED TWO SENSORS AND REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER. I GOT MY CAR BACK ON FRIDAY. TODAY IS MONDAY AND IT ISN'T CRANKING AGAIN. ALL ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES WORK F…
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I PURCHASED MY PRE-OWNED 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4X4 LESS THAN A MONTH AGO. I HAVE HAD 4 INSTANCES OF IT NOT CRANKING. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED TWO SENSORS AND REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER. I GOT MY CAR BACK ON FRIDAY. TODAY IS MONDAY AND IT ISN'T CRANKING AGAIN. ALL ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES WORK FINE BUT THE CAR WILL NOT CRANK. THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, AND STARTER TESTED FINE. THE SUSPENSION MAKES A GOD- AWFUL SQUAWKING SOUND EVERY TIME I DRIVE ANYWHERE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10420909
15,000 miles · Aug 19, 2011
Tires
BOTH FRONT TIRES SEPARATED ON THE INSIDE EDGES OF THE TIRES. HAD NOTICED IT WEARING THIN AT AROUND 13 THOUSAND. HAD THE ALIGNMENT CHECKED, AND IT WAS IN PERFECT SPEC. AROUND 15 THOUSAND, I NOTICED A VERY THIN SPOT AND HAD THE ALIGNMENT CHECKED AGAIN, AND THE ALIGNER TOLD ME THAT THE METAL WAS SHOWING THROUGH, AND THE TIRES WERE …
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BOTH FRONT TIRES SEPARATED ON THE INSIDE EDGES OF THE TIRES. HAD NOTICED IT WEARING THIN AT AROUND 13 THOUSAND. HAD THE ALIGNMENT CHECKED, AND IT WAS IN PERFECT SPEC. AROUND 15 THOUSAND, I NOTICED A VERY THIN SPOT AND HAD THE ALIGNMENT CHECKED AGAIN, AND THE ALIGNER TOLD ME THAT THE METAL WAS SHOWING THROUGH, AND THE TIRES WERE ABOUT TO SPLIT APART. HAD THE TIRES CHANGED FOR ANOTHER BRAND ON ALL FOUR CORNERS, AND HAVE NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS SINCE AFTER 22,000 MORE MILES. STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL FRONT TIRES FOR REFERENCE OR INSPECTION, AND ALL ALIGNMENT SHEETS. BEING AN INCIDENT FROM OVER A YEAR AGO, I AM NOT 100% SURE ON THE DATES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10420093
89,000 miles · Aug 17, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUSTED MANIFOLD WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR FAILED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUSTED MANIFOLD WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR FAILED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS CARBON BUILD UP IN ONE OF THE VALVES. THE REPAIR PERFORMED FOR THE SECOND DIAGNOSIS ALSO FAILED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 89,449.
NHTSA ODI #10419775
72,500 miles · Aug 15, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WITH 3.0 CRD DIESEL ENGINE. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH FOR JUST A FEW SECONDS AND THEN ABRUPTLY STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THIS RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES WHILE DRIVING. I WAS ON AN INCLINE (WITH A TRAILER IN TOW) AT THE TIME AND WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE VE…
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2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WITH 3.0 CRD DIESEL ENGINE. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH FOR JUST A FEW SECONDS AND THEN ABRUPTLY STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THIS RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES WHILE DRIVING. I WAS ON AN INCLINE (WITH A TRAILER IN TOW) AT THE TIME AND WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL BEING TOWED. THIS PRESENTS A VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING HAZARD TO THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGERS IN THE JEEP AND TO ANY OTHER VEHICLES NEARBY. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND TODAY (8/15/2011) I WAS TOLD THIS IS A FAULTY CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. I DO KNOW OF OTHER 3.0 CRD JEEPS THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE ALSO READ THAT OTHER CARS AND TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.0 CRD DIESEL ENGINE HAVE EXPERIENCED THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR FAILURE. IT OCCURS WITHOUT WARNING AND AT ANY SPEED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10419554
65,000 miles · Aug 10, 2011
Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE TO ACCELERATE FROM STOPS FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE TO FOUR SECONDS. ONCE THE VEHICLE WOULD BEGIN TO ACCELERATE, IT WOULD ACCELERATE AT A VERY HIGH RATE AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO QUICKLY APPLY THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE TO ACCELERATE FROM STOPS FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE TO FOUR SECONDS. ONCE THE VEHICLE WOULD BEGIN TO ACCELERATE, IT WOULD ACCELERATE AT A VERY HIGH RATE AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO QUICKLY APPLY THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
NHTSA ODI #10418410
50,000 miles · Jul 21, 2011
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (5.7 HEMI) WITH 50,000 MILES FREQUENTLY STALLS BOTH IN MOTION AND WHILE STOPPED. STALLING CAUSES ALL ELECTRONICS TO SHUTOFF, WHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. NUMEROUS TIMES, I HAVE ALMOST BEEN HIT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WILL NEARLY STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN T…
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2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (5.7 HEMI) WITH 50,000 MILES FREQUENTLY STALLS BOTH IN MOTION AND WHILE STOPPED. STALLING CAUSES ALL ELECTRONICS TO SHUTOFF, WHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. NUMEROUS TIMES, I HAVE ALMOST BEEN HIT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WILL NEARLY STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO A JEEP DEALERSHIP FOUR TIMES FOR THE STALLING ISSUE, WHICH HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. THE DEALER CLAIMS THEY CANNOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE. THIS RANDOM STALLING IS A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD THAT ENDANGERS BOTH ME, MY PASSENGERS, AND PEOPLE DRIVING AROUND ME. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF POSTS ON THE WEB REFERRING TO THE SAME STALLING ISSUE WITH THE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES (WK) AND THE JEEP COMMANDERS (XK). DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO BE KILLED BEFORE ANYONE TAKES ACTION? *KB
NHTSA ODI #10413906
30,000 miles · Jul 8, 2011
Electrical System
NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO PROBLEMS. ELECTRICAL WIRING FAILURE RESULTING IN LOSS OF TOW LIGHTS (BLOWN FUSES), IGNITION SWITCH(ELECTRONICS) REPLACED X 4 IN LAST 2 YEARS ABOUT EVERY 6 MO. UNABLE TO START VEHICLE BUT HAVE POWER EVERYWHERE ELSE. POWER WINDOWS SEEM TO SHORT/ STALL OFTEN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10410980
25,000 miles · Jul 5, 2011
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THERE WAS AN INCORRECT GEAR RATIO AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THERE WAS AN INCORRECT GEAR RATIO AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,600 AND THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
NHTSA ODI #10410591
67,000 miles · Jun 20, 2011
Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STARTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000. UPDATED 8/3…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STARTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000. UPDATED 8/30/11 *CN THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE WAS ELECTRICAL WIRE DAMAGE. UPDATED 09/21/11
NHTSA ODI #10407490
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.
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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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