Issue ID | 1726504 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11397477 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 12/02/21 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Started making a cracking lose metal noise when hitting a small bump or turning the wheel all the way to either side... While driving on the freeway 405 south coming from the 10 downtown.. I was going about 40 mph as rush hour started.. On a small ramp turning the steering wheel started shaking and within a sec the front driver wheel rolled out , truck landed hard on the highway while still moving breaks got stuck, shift it to natural, push bottom to kill the engine. And emergency break was applied to stop the truck.. Fender and ball joints and otors were damage as well as the shocks i believe... |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NORTHRIDGE, CA |
VIN pattern | 1C4RJEAGXJCXXXXXX |
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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No. of injured persons | 1 |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 42 |
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