Issue ID | 1295961 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10882580 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 04/07/16 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Shift lever design does not properly allow selection of gears, i. E. Park vs. Reverse vs. Drive. Have experienced situations where improper gear was selected, leading to unanticipated vehicle movement. Vehicle has been inadvertently in reverse, when thought to be in park, button was pushed to stop engine, but kept on running; started to exit and vehicle almost crashed into garage door. Indicator lights are not always visible due to steering wheel, blocking view of dash, and/or bright ambient light. Problem of gear selection is especially critical when maneuvering a travel trailer, as this vehicle is occasionally used for towing, and hitching and/or parking of trailer is a back and forth process. Have recall notice (no. 16v-240), but supposedly the fix is not yet available. News reports indicate that solution will be to add audible warnings? That doesn't fix the problem; better be loud and distinctive, like "hey stupid, you're not in park!". Solution should be to return to a traditional mechanical shifter with definite positions for each gear. Current arrangement is too much like push buttons or touch screen. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4900 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GOULDSBORO, PA |
VIN pattern | 1C4RJFAG4FCXXXXXX |
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 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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