Issue ID | 1382548 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10993258 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 09/05/17 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 jeep cherokee. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle braked independently due to the wheels turning inwards towards the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a ditch. The vehicle was towed to gator chrysler jeep (8040 south harbor city blvd. Melbourne, florida 32901), but was not diagnosed. The insurance agency diagnosed that the lower control arm fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and sent an independent mechanic to inspect the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000. .. Updated 07/20/17 *bf .. Updated 08/22/17 *bf *js the consumer stated the vehicle was traded in after repairs due to the vehicle steering being uneasy. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MELBOURNE, FL |
VIN pattern | 1C4PJLDS1FWXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 7 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | GATOR CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP |
Dealer's telephone number | 321-724-6611 |
Dealer's city | MELBOURNE |
Dealer's state code | FL |
Dealer's ZIP code | 32901 |