THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ARE ALL BROKEN BECAUSE JEEP DECIDED TO GO WITH THE CHEAP ROUTE INSTEAD OF USING QUALITY PARTS. THE DOOR HANDLES CRUMBLE WITH VERY LITTLE EFFORT AND MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR FROM THE INSIDE. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM BECAUSE IF THERE WERE AN ACCIDENT OR IF THE CAR WERE TO BECOME SUBM…
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THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ARE ALL BROKEN BECAUSE JEEP DECIDED TO GO WITH THE CHEAP ROUTE INSTEAD OF USING QUALITY PARTS. THE DOOR HANDLES CRUMBLE WITH VERY LITTLE EFFORT AND MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR FROM THE INSIDE. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM BECAUSE IF THERE WERE AN ACCIDENT OR IF THE CAR WERE TO BECOME SUBMERGED, I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN MY DOOR FROM THE INSIDE AND I WOULD DIE. I'VE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER JEEP OWNERS ONLINE AND IT IS RIDICULOUS THAT A FACTORY DEFECTIVE PART LIKE THIS WOULD NOT BE RECALLED WHEN IT CAN CAUSE A SAFETY CONCERN LIKE THIS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10667926
Mileage unknown · Dec 15, 2014
Electrical SystemStructure
I HAVE A JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED, 2005. THE REAR RIGHT DOOR HANDLE CRACKED AND UPON EXITING OF MY FAMILY MEMBER, THE HAND SIMPLY BROKE OFF. IN THE PAST WEEK, I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A THREATENING TO BREAK OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE. I AM THE ONLY ONE DRIVING MY JEEP AND I WORRY THAT WHEN I HAVE MY GRANDCHILD IN TH…
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I HAVE A JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED, 2005. THE REAR RIGHT DOOR HANDLE CRACKED AND UPON EXITING OF MY FAMILY MEMBER, THE HAND SIMPLY BROKE OFF. IN THE PAST WEEK, I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A THREATENING TO BREAK OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE. I AM THE ONLY ONE DRIVING MY JEEP AND I WORRY THAT WHEN I HAVE MY GRANDCHILD IN THE VEHICLE AND THE REST BREAK AS IT APPEARS THEY ARE THREATENING, EXITING THE VEHICLE WILL BE AN ISSUE. I HAVE CONTACTED BOTH THE DEALERSHIP IN MY TOWN AS WELL AS CHRYSLER REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND I WAS INFORMED THAT I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE DOOR PANELS RATHER THAN THE ACTUAL DOOR HANDLES. THE DEALERSHIPS ARE KICKING THE CAN DOWN THE ROAD AND THIS IS DANGEROUS FOR THEM AS WELL AS THE CUSTOMERS. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO DEAL WITH THIS ISSUE BEFORE IT BECOMES A REAL PROBLEM. *TR AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE IGNITION CYLINDER PHYSICALLY EXTENDED OUT FROM THE HOUSING AND WAS VERY DIFFICULT AND AWKWARD TO ENGAGE WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION TO THAT, WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS NOT AN ISSUE PRIOR TO THE RECALL WORK BEING DONE. THE DEALER REPEATEDLY TOLD THE CONSUMER THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE WIPERS. UPDATED 06/02/16.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10664321
130,000 miles · Nov 10, 2014
Structure
THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ON MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED ARE ALL BREAKING. THE PLASTIC BEHIND THE DOOR HANDLES INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE ARE MADE OF CHEAP PLASTIC. THE PLASTIC BREAKS AND MAKES THE DOOR HANDLES NOT WORK PROPERLY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10653760
44,000 miles · Oct 29, 2014
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR DOOR HANDLES FRACTURED AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE HANDLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR DOOR HANDLES FRACTURED AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE HANDLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.
NHTSA ODI #10651037
Mileage unknown · Oct 14, 2014
StructureCrash
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A HIGHWAY AND PROCEEDED TO CHANGE LANES INTO THE LEFT LANE, IMMEDIATELY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT GET IT UNDER CONTROL. I ENDED UP IN CRASHING INTO THE SAFETY CABLES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. IT REALLY DID SOME DAMAGE. I MANAGED TO NOT HIS OTHER VEHICLES DURING THIS SCARY INCIDENT. THIS …
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I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A HIGHWAY AND PROCEEDED TO CHANGE LANES INTO THE LEFT LANE, IMMEDIATELY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT GET IT UNDER CONTROL. I ENDED UP IN CRASHING INTO THE SAFETY CABLES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. IT REALLY DID SOME DAMAGE. I MANAGED TO NOT HIS OTHER VEHICLES DURING THIS SCARY INCIDENT. THIS WAS REPORTED TO OUR INSURANCE COMPANY AND WE STILL HAVE THE VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10644469
100,000 miles · Sep 27, 2014
Structure
BOTH REAR DOOR HANDLES AND EVERYTHING AROUND THEM FROM THE INTERIOR HAS BROKEN OFF. WE CANNOT OPEN THE REAR DOORS FROM THE INSIDE. IF YOU ARE IN THE BACK YOU COULDN'T GET OUT IN AN ACCIDENT AND/OR FIRE. I SEES ALLOT OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS ONLINE. USED LIKE NORMAL, NO ABUSE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10639564
60,000 miles · Sep 24, 2014
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES FRACTURED ON ALL FOUR DOORS. THE DOORS COULD ONLY OPEN FROM OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES AND PANELS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES FRACTURED ON ALL FOUR DOORS. THE DOORS COULD ONLY OPEN FROM OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES AND PANELS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NHTSA ODI #10638700
28,000 miles · Sep 15, 2014
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER, FRONT PASSENGER, AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLES FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000. UPDATED …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER, FRONT PASSENGER, AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLES FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000. UPDATED 10/30/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED 3 OUT OF 4 DOOR LOCKS WERE BROKEN AND CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. UPDATED 04/27/2015 *JS
NHTSA ODI #10633269
Mileage unknown · Aug 25, 2014
Structure
THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLES IN THE FRONT SEAT, BOTH HAVE BECOME HARD AND BRITTLE AND HAVE CRUMBLED. IF THE DRIVER'S HANDLE DETERIORATES ANY MORE THE DOOR HANDLE WILL NO LONGER WORK AND YOU COULD BE TRAPPED IN THE CAR IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. I'VE RESEARCHED THIS ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE PAS…
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THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLES IN THE FRONT SEAT, BOTH HAVE BECOME HARD AND BRITTLE AND HAVE CRUMBLED. IF THE DRIVER'S HANDLE DETERIORATES ANY MORE THE DOOR HANDLE WILL NO LONGER WORK AND YOU COULD BE TRAPPED IN THE CAR IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. I'VE RESEARCHED THIS ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS A HUGE CHUNK OF PLASTIC THAT HAS BROKEN OFF AND THIS INSIDE DOOR HANDLE IS RARELY USED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10628179
Mileage unknown · Aug 24, 2014
Structure
DRIVER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE HAS COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF. THE OTHER 3 DOOR HANDLES HAVE ALSO STARTED TO CRACK AND BECOME LOOSE. IT STARTS WITH A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC, THE CRACK THEN TURNS INTO A HOLE ABOVE THE METAL HANDLE. THE ACTUAL METAL HANDLE ITSELF THEN LOOSENS UP AND COMPLETELY COMES OFF. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT…
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DRIVER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE HAS COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF. THE OTHER 3 DOOR HANDLES HAVE ALSO STARTED TO CRACK AND BECOME LOOSE. IT STARTS WITH A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC, THE CRACK THEN TURNS INTO A HOLE ABOVE THE METAL HANDLE. THE ACTUAL METAL HANDLE ITSELF THEN LOOSENS UP AND COMPLETELY COMES OFF. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT MANY OTHER 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OWNERS HAVE HAD. IT'S NOT FROM EXCESSIVE USE, IT'S A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. I CANNOT GET OUT OF MY CAR UNLESS SOMEONE OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. I WOULD ASSUME THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD CONSIDERING IT TRAPS THE OPERATOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *TR
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to July 5, 2007, and 2006-2007 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, to July 5, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P41.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
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Electrical System
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.7L ENGINES AND NAG1 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR CONDENSATE WATER MAY ENTER THE TRANSMISSION AT THE FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL. THIS CAN RESULT IN SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IT CAN LEAD TO INCREASED TRANSMISSION OPERATING TEMPERATURES, BOILING OF THE WATER, AND A SUBSEQUENT PURGING OF TRANSMISSION FLUID INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION FOR LEAKAGE AT THE FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL. IF NO LEAK IS DETECTED, A NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED, AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. IF THE PRESENCE OF A LEAK IS DETECTED, THE VEHICLE WILL BE EVALUATED FOR SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER ENGAGEMENT. IF NO SHUDDER IS DETECTED, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE TRIPLE FLUSHED, AND NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. IF SHUDDER IS DETECTED, THE TORQUE CONVERTER WILL BE REPLACED, A NEW FILL TUBE GROMMET SEAL AND WATER DEFLECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED, AND PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE FILL TUBE VERIFIED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving, which may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle's safety features including the frontal air bags.Most of the reported incidents occurred as a result of driver interaction with the ignition key.Based on the recall action taken by Chrysler, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed.Additionalinformation on this closing resume, and the investigation are in the PE14-017 public file available online at SaferCar.gov.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10101116 10103300 10106060 10112589 10116788 10126986 10128093 10130780 10145501 10146213 10153018 10155291 10156396 10158165 10162933 10166746 10178559 10183305 10186545 10189530 10192237 10193106 10194092 10199552 10199986 10221500 10222283 10227253 10231011 10328609 10358324 10392364 10577532 10585326 10585976 10599142 10604990 10605091 10605209 10606494 10606610 10607043 10607614 10607785 10608196 10615565 10615671 10615761 10616124 10633266 10633313 10633724 10639371 10640010 10644827 10652526 10653000 10653382 10654009 10654139 10654809 10655095 10659448 10662220 10662703
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Electrical System:ignition
Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving, which may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle's safety features including the frontal air bags.Most of the reported incidents occurred as a result of driver interaction with the ignition key.Based on the recall action taken by Chrysler, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed.Additionalinformation on this closing resume, and the investigation are in the PE14-017 public file available online at SaferCar.gov.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10101116 10103300 10106060 10112589 10116788 10126986 10128093 10130780 10145501 10146213 10153018 10155291 10156396 10158165 10162933 10166746 10178559 10183305 10186545 10189530 10192237 10193106 10194092 10199552 10199986 10221500 10222283 10227253 10231011 10328609 10358324 10392364 10577532 10585326 10585976 10599142 10604990 10605091 10605209 10606494 10606610 10607043 10607614 10607785 10608196 10615565 10615671 10615761 10616124 10633266 10633313 10633724 10639371 10640010 10644827 10652526 10653000 10653382 10654009 10654139 10654809 10655095 10659448 10662220 10662703
Electrical System:ignition:module
Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving, which may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle's safety features including the frontal air bags.Most of the reported incidents occurred as a result of driver interaction with the ignition key.Based on the recall action taken by Chrysler, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed.Additionalinformation on this closing resume, and the investigation are in the PE14-017 public file available online at SaferCar.gov.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10101116 10103300 10106060 10112589 10116788 10126986 10128093 10130780 10145501 10146213 10153018 10155291 10156396 10158165 10162933 10166746 10178559 10183305 10186545 10189530 10192237 10193106 10194092 10199552 10199986 10221500 10222283 10227253 10231011 10328609 10358324 10392364 10577532 10585326 10585976 10599142 10604990 10605091 10605209 10606494 10606610 10607043 10607614 10607785 10608196 10615565 10615671 10615761 10616124 10633266 10633313 10633724 10639371 10640010 10644827 10652526 10653000 10653382 10654009 10654139 10654809 10655095 10659448 10662220 10662703
Electrical System:ignition:switch
Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving, which may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle's safety features including the frontal air bags.Most of the reported incidents occurred as a result of driver interaction with the ignition key.Based on the recall action taken by Chrysler, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed.Additionalinformation on this closing resume, and the investigation are in the PE14-017 public file available online at SaferCar.gov.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10101116 10103300 10106060 10112589 10116788 10126986 10128093 10130780 10145501 10146213 10153018 10155291 10156396 10158165 10162933 10166746 10178559 10183305 10186545 10189530 10192237 10193106 10194092 10199552 10199986 10221500 10222283 10227253 10231011 10328609 10358324 10392364 10577532 10585326 10585976 10599142 10604990 10605091 10605209 10606494 10606610 10607043 10607614 10607785 10608196 10615565 10615671 10615761 10616124 10633266 10633313 10633724 10639371 10640010 10644827 10652526 10653000 10653382 10654009 10654139 10654809 10655095 10659448 10662220 10662703
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