Issue ID | 1404309 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11020520 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 28/08/17 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2017 jeep cherokee. While the contact's spouse was driving 65 mph, the service shifter warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently and then shifted into park independently. The vehicle became uncontrollable, spun around several times, and crashed into a tractor trailer. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact's spouse sustained a bruised knee and a concussion, but did not seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000. The vehicle was destroyed. Updated 09/19/17 *bf updated 10/23/17 *bf updated11/16/17 *bf *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LOST CREEK, WV |
VIN pattern | 1C4PJMCS4HWXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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