Issue ID | 550918 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10128795 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 1991 |
File date | 14/07/05 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Second abs braking system failure (under recall 96v260000). Pump motor / actuator piston seal failure for second time. Caused accumulator to fail - manufacturer refuses stand behind abs system - will repair only the part under lifetime recall. Have had two front end collisions due to this product failure. All power assist is lost to brakes - left with manual brakes only - brake warning lights come on, pump runs continuously - brake pedal vibrates/hums when depressed. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 135000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SPRINGFIELD, MO |
VIN pattern | 1J4FN78S9MLXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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No. of injured persons | 1 |
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Date of purchase | 10/07/00 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 30 |
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