Issue ID | 1667652 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11329262 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 03/02/20 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Defective drivers side front strut began knocking on unpaved roads at 14,000 miles on 1 year old jeep cherokee. Dealer verified defective strut and replaced under warranty. Now at 31,000 miles passenger side front strut has severe knocking even on small bumps in road and vehicle front end shudders upon braking. Apparently, this other side strut is also defective. Working with jeep to verify defective strut and have replaced. Upon research, have seen owner comments about manufacturing defect in front struts of several jeep vehicles. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FORT COLLINS, CO |
VIN pattern | 1C4PJMCS2HWXXXXXX |
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 |
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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 | 30 |
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