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1,108 reports58,000 miles · Apr 6, 2011
Power TrainFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT AT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE DRIVE SHAFT HIT THE GROUND AND THE OTHER HALF OF THE DIFFERENTIAL JOINT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND THE POLICE WERE NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND SENT AN INVESTIGATOR TO …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT AT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE DRIVE SHAFT HIT THE GROUND AND THE OTHER HALF OF THE DIFFERENTIAL JOINT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND THE POLICE WERE NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND SENT AN INVESTIGATOR TO FURTHER ASSESS THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A RULING FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
NHTSA ODI #10394455
31,550 miles · Apr 4, 2011
Electrical SystemPower Train
VEHICLE HAS LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. YOU WILL BE CRUSING ALONG OR PULLING OUT INTO AN INTERSECTION AND YOU WILL LOOSE ALL POWER. THE ENGINE WILL NOT REV, NO RESPONSE AT ALL. AFTER WAITING FOR A PERION OF TIME, THE VEHICLE STARTS GOING AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED TO ME FOUR TIMES, ONCE IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION, FOUR LANES IN AL…
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VEHICLE HAS LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. YOU WILL BE CRUSING ALONG OR PULLING OUT INTO AN INTERSECTION AND YOU WILL LOOSE ALL POWER. THE ENGINE WILL NOT REV, NO RESPONSE AT ALL. AFTER WAITING FOR A PERION OF TIME, THE VEHICLE STARTS GOING AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED TO ME FOUR TIMES, ONCE IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION, FOUR LANES IN ALL DIRECTIONS, AND THE VEHICLE JUST LOST ALL POWER. VERY SCARY. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL GARAGE, AND HE TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS THE SECOND JEEP TO DO THE SAME THING. THE OWNER HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED INTO THE GARAGE, AND UPON ARRIVAL, COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. I HAD TO GO TO AN AUTHORIZED JEEP DEALER, AND I ASKED THEM IF THEY EVER HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING, AND THE REPLY WAS, JUST 3 OR 4 TIMES....IMAGING IF THIS FAILURE HAPPENED THIS OFTEN IN THIS SMALL AREA, HOW MANY OTHER VEHICLES MAY BE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 31000 MILES ON IT, BUT IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY FOR TIME BY 9 MONTHS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS EVENT WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING AND SUDDENLY LOOSE ALL POWER AND DON'T KNOW IF OR WHEN IT IS COMING BACK. CHRYSLER SAID THEY DO NOT HAVE A PROBLEM. I DON'T BELIEVE THEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10394223
28,000 miles · Mar 29, 2011
Tires
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ADDING AIR TO THE TIRES, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE CONTINUED TO LOSE AIR AND THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC W…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ADDING AIR TO THE TIRES, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE CONTINUED TO LOSE AIR AND THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE VALVE STEM WAS CORRODED, BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
NHTSA ODI #10393578
41,000 miles · Mar 7, 2011
Engine And Engine CoolingUnknown Or Other
WHILST DRIVING MY JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (EQUIPPED WITH THE MERCEDES BENZ COMMON RAIL DIESEL (CRD) 3.0 L ENGINE) ON I-410 AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED, WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS ALSO MADE THE POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING INOPERATIVE. TODAY, THE DEALER TELLS ME THAT THIS IS CAUSED BY A FAULTY CRANKSHAFT POSITIO…
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WHILST DRIVING MY JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (EQUIPPED WITH THE MERCEDES BENZ COMMON RAIL DIESEL (CRD) 3.0 L ENGINE) ON I-410 AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED, WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS ALSO MADE THE POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING INOPERATIVE. TODAY, THE DEALER TELLS ME THAT THIS IS CAUSED BY A FAULTY CRANKSHAFT POSITION INDICATOR SENSOR AND IS A FAIRLY COMMON OCCURRENCE. I SHOULD THINK THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED BY THE MFG. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10386716
20,000 miles · Mar 4, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TO FIVE DIFFERENT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOUR TIMES FOR THE SAME ISSUE AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO D…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TO FIVE DIFFERENT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOUR TIMES FOR THE SAME ISSUE AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.
NHTSA ODI #10386419
30,000 miles · Mar 3, 2011
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR WHEN THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
NHTSA ODI #10386290
46,345 miles · Feb 24, 2011
Power Train
2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO, PULLING ONTO HIGHWAY VEHICLE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER. PRND ON DISPLAY WERE ALL SELECTED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WAS ABLE TO PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD , PUT VEHICLE INTO PARK, CYCLE VEHICLE OFF THEN BACK ON AND POWER WAS RESTORED. SINCE THE INITIAL OCCURRENCE THE EVENT HAS HAPPENED TWICE MORE…
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2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO, PULLING ONTO HIGHWAY VEHICLE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER. PRND ON DISPLAY WERE ALL SELECTED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WAS ABLE TO PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD , PUT VEHICLE INTO PARK, CYCLE VEHICLE OFF THEN BACK ON AND POWER WAS RESTORED. SINCE THE INITIAL OCCURRENCE THE EVENT HAS HAPPENED TWICE MORE. SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT WITH REPAIR DEPARTMENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10384326
42,000 miles · Feb 23, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE YET THE FAILURE RECURRED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT P…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE YET THE FAILURE RECURRED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
NHTSA ODI #10384127
32,105 miles · Feb 19, 2011
Power Train
WHEN MY 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE IS IN DRIVE, THERE IS A LOSS OF POWER. THE CHECK-ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, AND IT'S AS IF THE CAR DOESN'T KNOW WHETHER IT'S IN DRIVE, NEUTRAL, REVERSE, ETC. THE DEALER SAYS I NEED A ELECTRONIC SHIFT MODULE TO THE TUNE OF $600+. AFTER LOOKING INTO THIS, I SEE IT IS A PROBLEM WITH MANY JEEP GRAND CHER…
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WHEN MY 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE IS IN DRIVE, THERE IS A LOSS OF POWER. THE CHECK-ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, AND IT'S AS IF THE CAR DOESN'T KNOW WHETHER IT'S IN DRIVE, NEUTRAL, REVERSE, ETC. THE DEALER SAYS I NEED A ELECTRONIC SHIFT MODULE TO THE TUNE OF $600+. AFTER LOOKING INTO THIS, I SEE IT IS A PROBLEM WITH MANY JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES. I AM LOOKING INTO GETTING JEEP TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAULTY PART. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10383328
12,000 miles · Feb 15, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED MOMENTARILY BEFORE RESTARTING ITSELF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. DURING THE FAILURE THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS BEGAN ILLUMINATING ON THE DASHBO…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED MOMENTARILY BEFORE RESTARTING ITSELF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. DURING THE FAILURE THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS BEGAN ILLUMINATING ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN DIRECTLY TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
NHTSA ODI #10382716
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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