Issue ID | 1216621 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10761498 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 12/12/14 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On december 5, 2014, i accepted delivery of a new 2015 model year jeep grand cherokee overland 4x4, equipped with an 8-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission and ? Keyless enter ? N go.? On december 12, 2014, i was travelling with a friend. When we reached our destination, i pulled to the side of the paved street, placed the vehicle in ? Park,? Pressed the ? On off? Button to shutoff the engine, and exited the vehicle through the driver? S door. The passenger had exited the front passenger door, and was coming around the rear of the vehicle. (it should be noted that neither i nor my passenger had to ? Unlock? Our doors to exit the vehicle, confirming i had placed the vehicle in ? Park.?) as she approached the left rear of the vehicle, she remarked that i had not shut the vehicle off. As i replied, ? Yes, i did,? I noticed exhaust coming from the vehicle? S tailpipe. I returned to the driver? S door, opened the door, reached in and pressed the ? On off? Button 2-3 times; the vehicle would not shut off. As i was pressing the ? On off? Button i believe i heard the engine ? Rev? And the vehicle began travelling in reverse. I was caught between the open driver? S door and the vehicle and drug along. I reached in and grabbed the steering wheel in an attempt to pull myself in and gain control of the vehicle. I was unable, and finally let go of the wheel and dropped into the middle of an intersection. As the vehicle proceeded across the intersection it backed into a wooden fence where it came to rest, idling. A responding sheriff? S deputy arrived on the scene, and he told me he was unable to place the vehicle into ? Park.? I sustained soft tissue injuries to my leg(s)..... Updated 04/25/16 *bf *cn |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 200 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LITCHFIELD, MN |
VIN pattern | 1C4RJFCG7FCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
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 | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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