Issue ID | 1084923 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10608848 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 02/07/14 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I received the brake booster recall notice a couple of months ago. I took my jeep to the dealership for an oil change and mentioned the recall so it could be inspected. Upon leaving i was told they had to order parts which were on back order and would be a couple of months. I was under the impression that my vehicle was still safe to drive, but wednesday july 2nd the booster failed during rush hour at highway speeds. I was very lucky not to hit/injure/kill anyone as traffic slowed and i couldn't. I managed to get to the shoulder and coast to a stop, but what if i couldn't? Of all things to fail on a vehicle the brakes shouldn't be one. If my vehicle wasn't safe to drive then i never should of been sent out of the dealer with it. I am now stuck in a rental while i wait for my vehicle to be repaired with no eta. I contacted jeep customer service, but have not received a response. *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 77000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ROUND LAKE BEACH, IL |
VIN pattern | 1J4RR4GGXBCXXXXXX |
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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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 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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