Issue ID | 1598158 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11253383 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 21/08/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The power steering and steering rack failed on the car while merging causing a near-fatal accident. Fca has acknowledged that this is a known issue that the steering racks leak and can fail but won't issue an open recall because nhtsa isn't forcing them too. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 102300 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ALDIE, VA |
VIN pattern | 1C4RJFBGXFCXXXXXX |
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? | |
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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 | 3 |
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