Issue ID | 1496731 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11128601 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 06/08/18 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My 2018 jeep grand cherokee trailhawk's sunroof suddenly exploded while driving 60 mph on the freeway during a hot summer day. I heard an initial loud crack sound and moments later the front sunroof glass shattered outward. I was able to get to the side of the road before the glass showered into my vehicle and over my head. I shut the sunscreen which helped, but there was millions of glass shards and fragments all over the inside of my car and throughout the ceiling. This vehicle only has ~6500 miles on it and was purchased in march 2018 brand new. I had the car towed on a flatbed truck to the dealer that i purchased it from and since, it's been in and out of the shop 3 times. The dealer replaced the front sunroof glass, seals and vacuumed out my car, however the day after picking it up, massive amounts of glass remained in the ceiling area. The second attempt and cleaning up the glass, they had to removed the interior header and seats to try and extract all the broken glass fragments. I'm taking the car back in for the 4th time, because there is still broken glass shifting around between the sunroof and sunscreen. The repairs have thus far been covered by warranty (manufactured defect), but this brand new vehicle is ruined. I'll be working with chrysler customer care to see what my options are and if they will offer a new replacement vehicle or buy back. Very scary and grateful no one was seriously hurt... I'm very disappointed and frustrated to say the least and the saga continues. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6500 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BONNEY LAKE, WA |
VIN pattern | 1C4RJFLT8JCXXXXXX |
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 | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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