Issue ID | 1458497 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11083433 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 28/03/18 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Last week, i received a postcard in the mail from mcgovern chrysler jeep dodge ram (newton, ma) notifying me of "an urgent air bag recall." the postcard was clearly designed to mimic an official notice, with a bright red background and yellow lettering, as well as dire warnings that "[i]n the event of a crash metal fragments could seriously injure you or your vehicle's passengers." knowing that my vehicle was unaffected by any air bag recall (information that i confirmed through the nhtsa website after receiving the postcard), it was clear to me that this postcard was nothing more than a marketing tactic. While the postcard displayed correct information (my name, the vehicle's make/model, and the vehicle's vin) and indicated in all-capital letters "recall: t59," i also knew that the "t59" recall code was for a minor issue with a water shield in the vehicle's brakes. Accordingly, i believe that mcgovern chrysler and/or fiat chrysler automobiles is attempting to use publicity around the recent airbag recalls as a disingenuous ploy to scare customers into visiting the dealership. Please feel free to contact me to discuss or if you would like any further documentation. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ALLSTON, MA |
VIN pattern | 1J4RR4GG0BCXXXXXX |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | |
Dealer's state code | |
Dealer's ZIP code |