Issue ID | 1302894 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10889009 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 23/10/15 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact rented a 2015 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle crashed into the curb, flipped three times, and landed on the hood. The front passenger side curtain air bag did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained a broken nose and a broken toe on the right foot, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a body shop, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 16,890. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16890 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MARSHALL, NC |
VIN pattern | 1C4RJEBG4FCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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 | 10 |
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