Issue ID | 1044212 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10567407 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 26/02/14 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On 2/26, i experienced a brake failure in my 2011 jeep grand cherokee. When i pressed the brake pedal, it was very stiff, and i could not stop my vehicle as quickly as i could before. The pedal only went halfway to the normal depressed position. The vehicle did not stop, and i had to coast to a stop. I took my vehicle to a jeep dealership that evening for repair, and i was told the following day that the problem is the power brake booster. I was told on saturday (3/1) that the part would arrive at the dealership on tuesday (3/4). I spoke with the dealership today, and there is now no eta for the part (the power brake booster). Upon further searching online, i've become aware that this is a common problem for 2011/2012 grand cherokees and dodge durangos. Apparently, the diaphragm in the booster cannot withstand the colder temperatures that we've been experiencing recently in the northeast, and allow moisture to get into the brake system, causing freezing. Driving the vehicle is extremely dangerous, as the brakes do not function at all when attempting to stop the vehicle. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 81000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BALTIMORE, MD |
VIN pattern | 1J4RR4GG1BCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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