Issue ID | 1216058 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10761085 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 31/08/15 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | We towed the jeep behind our rv using a roadmaster tow bar. After having traveled 10 miles at appropriate highway speeds, we slowed down in a construction zone that required all traffic to continue in the far right lane. The new lane crossed over the edge of the highway pavement on to the recessed skirt of the shoulder, about a 2 inch drop. At that time our rv began to rock, alerting us to the possibility that we had blown a tire. While assessing the situation we saw in our rear camera that the jeep was rocking violently, which was also witnessed by the chp officer that followed us to safety. The tires were fine, but the jeep's violent rocking was enough to scatter the contents of the car. We detached the jeep with a great deal of difficulty after the amount of twisting that occurred during the bouncing. The check engine light was also activated. We were able to drive the jeep to an area that allowed us to re-attach the tow gear and continue to our destination. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6755 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ATASCADERO, CA |
VIN pattern | 1C4PJMDS2FWXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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