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Electrical System complaints
658 reportsClear category filter50,118 miles · Dec 2, 2010
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
I HAVE A 2007 JEEP CHEROKEE LAREDO. WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT, IN THE DARK, MY HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH ON AND OFF. REALIZING WHAT AN EXTREME DANGER THE JEEP WAS TO ME AND ALL OTHERS ON THE ROAD I IMMEDIATELY TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM AND TOLD ME TO…
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I HAVE A 2007 JEEP CHEROKEE LAREDO. WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT, IN THE DARK, MY HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH ON AND OFF. REALIZING WHAT AN EXTREME DANGER THE JEEP WAS TO ME AND ALL OTHERS ON THE ROAD I IMMEDIATELY TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM AND TOLD ME TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE JEEP. ITS HAPPENED ON 5 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AFTER AND EVERY INSTANCE I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH NO RESOLUTION NOR A DIAGNOSIS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10369002
49,800 miles · Nov 27, 2010
Electrical SystemEquipmentLatches/locks/linkages
AUTO TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT NOT SHIFTING INTO GEARS CORRECTLY; LOSS POWER AROUND CURVES; SOMETIMES ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON; SOMETIMES ALL GEAR INDICATORS COME ON DASH; FEELS AS THOUGH CAN'T ACCELERATE WHEN ENTERING ONTO HIGHWAY OR PASSING. NOTHING DONE YET. CALLED DEALER, ONLINE SEARCHES. VERY VERY MANY SAME-SIMILAR ONLIN…
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AUTO TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT NOT SHIFTING INTO GEARS CORRECTLY; LOSS POWER AROUND CURVES; SOMETIMES ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON; SOMETIMES ALL GEAR INDICATORS COME ON DASH; FEELS AS THOUGH CAN'T ACCELERATE WHEN ENTERING ONTO HIGHWAY OR PASSING. NOTHING DONE YET. CALLED DEALER, ONLINE SEARCHES. VERY VERY MANY SAME-SIMILAR ONLINE & VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR $700+. APPEARS TO BE DEFECTIVE PART & SHOULD BE RECALL/DEALER REPLACE/REPAIR!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10367936
38,000 miles · Nov 6, 2010
Electrical SystemPower TrainSteering
CAR WILL DECELERATE, AND WILL NOT RESPOND TO DEPRESSING OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, BEGAN TO DESCRIBE ISSUE, WITHOUT DESCRIBING THE MAKE AND MODEL, AND THE REPAIR-SHOP WAS ABLE TO THEN TELL ME THE MAKE AND MODEL OF MY VEHICLE WITHOUT ME PREVIOUSLY DISCLOSING. (…
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CAR WILL DECELERATE, AND WILL NOT RESPOND TO DEPRESSING OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. OCCURS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, BEGAN TO DESCRIBE ISSUE, WITHOUT DESCRIBING THE MAKE AND MODEL, AND THE REPAIR-SHOP WAS ABLE TO THEN TELL ME THE MAKE AND MODEL OF MY VEHICLE WITHOUT ME PREVIOUSLY DISCLOSING. (ALREADY HAD GEAR SHIFT MODULE REPLACED ONCE BEFORE, AND SINCE THE ISSUE OCCURRED 14 MONTHS LATER, DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO COVER EXPENSE OF REPLACEMENT.) THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE, AND AS STATED BEFORE, OCCURS AT VARIOUS TIMES AND TRAFFIC CONDITIONS, AND THERE ARE NO PRECEDING WARNINGS OR OTHER INDICATORS THAT FORESHADOW THE OCCURRENCE. CAR IS NOW AT 42,000 MILES, YET IT IS IN NEED OF A 3RD SHIFT MODULE, SEEMS HIGHLY UNLIKELY. DEALERSHIP NEEDS TO DECLARE A RECALL OR WHEN THE CUSTOMER HAS THE PROBLEM, THEY FIX IT WITHOUT FURTHER EXPENSE TO THE CONSUMER. I BOUGHT THIS JEEP NEW, AND ITS MY 4TH ONE, HOWEVER, I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED WITH THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND THE QUALITY OF VEHICLE THEY ARE PRODUCING, AND WILL NOT EVER PURCHASE THEIR VEHICLES AGAIN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10364249
134,896 miles · Oct 6, 2010
Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO(N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE HE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN. HE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE SO THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE STARTER WAS REPLACED …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO(N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE HE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN. HE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE SO THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE STARTER WAS REPLACED AND SEVERAL OTHER COMPONENTS CHECKED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 134,896.
NHTSA ODI #10359448
37,900 miles · Aug 25, 2010
Electrical System
CAR WOULD NOT START. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHICH HAD TO REPLACE THE STARTER SOLENOID WIRE. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT INFORMED ME THIS WAS A KNOW DESIGN DEFECT, BUT SINCE I WAS JUST OUT OF WARRANTY (37K) I WOULD HAVE TO COVER THE COST. IF THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM, WHY ISN'T IT FIXED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10351671
24,982 miles · Aug 4, 2010
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic
I PURCHASED A 2007 USED JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE FROM KELLY JEEP ON 3/11/2010, WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 24,758 MILES. THIS VEHICLE HAS STALLED RANDOMLY SEVEN (7) TIMES SINCE THE DATE OF PURCHASE. IT HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT THREE TIMES AND EACH TIME THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE CAUSE OF T…
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I PURCHASED A 2007 USED JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE FROM KELLY JEEP ON 3/11/2010, WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 24,758 MILES. THIS VEHICLE HAS STALLED RANDOMLY SEVEN (7) TIMES SINCE THE DATE OF PURCHASE. IT HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT THREE TIMES AND EACH TIME THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE CAUSE OF THE STALLING. THE STALLING OCCURS AFTER A STOP AND THEN ATTEMPTS TO PROCEED INTO A TURN AT LOW SPEED. IT OCCURS MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN A RIGHT TURN IS BEING MADE. THE ENGINE STOPS AND ALL ELECTRIC ENERGY ARE LOST, JUST AS THOUGH THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. BRAKING ASSIST AND POWER STEERING ARE LOST. I HAVE PROVIDED THE DEALER A DOCUMENT LISTING AND OBSERVATION OF EACH OF THE SEVEN EVENTS. SEVERAL HAVE PLACES ME IN A COMPRISING POSITION AND IF TRAFFIC HAD BEEN HEAVY COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE ALWAYS IS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER IT STOPPED, THE IGNITION TURNED OFF AND PLACED IN PARK. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10347231
50,678 miles · Jul 5, 2010
Electrical SystemPower Train
BOUGHT USED 2007 GRAND CHEROKEE FROM ADAMS JEEP, ABERDEEN MD IN NOV. 2009. WITHIN FIRST MONTH, WHILE TRAVELING AROUND 30 MPH, CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN PUSHING ON GAS PEDAL DESPITE ENGINE RACING. PRND LIGHTS ALL LIT UP. TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALER AND BEZEL GEAR SELECTOR REPLACED AFTER PAYING $100 DEDUCTIBLE ON EXTENDED WARRANTY…
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BOUGHT USED 2007 GRAND CHEROKEE FROM ADAMS JEEP, ABERDEEN MD IN NOV. 2009. WITHIN FIRST MONTH, WHILE TRAVELING AROUND 30 MPH, CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN PUSHING ON GAS PEDAL DESPITE ENGINE RACING. PRND LIGHTS ALL LIT UP. TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALER AND BEZEL GEAR SELECTOR REPLACED AFTER PAYING $100 DEDUCTIBLE ON EXTENDED WARRANTY. SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED 5 MONTHS LATER. DEALER CHARGED ME FOR ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE UPDATES. ONE MONTH LATER, SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED, DEALER REPLACED BEZEL GEAR SELECTOR AGAIN. ONE MONTH LATER, SAME EXACT PROBLEM OCCURRED. THIS IS 4TH TIME TAKING CAR IN FOR LACK OF ACCELERATION WHILE PUSHING ON GAS PEDAL. DEALER STATES UNABLE TO FIX PROBLEM SINCE THEY CANNOT REPRODUCE IT. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY PROBLEM AS I HAVE ALMOST BEEN HIT MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN MY CAR FAILS TO ACCELERATE WHEN PUSHING ON GAS PEDAL. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO RECALL THE SHIFTER MODULE IN THESE CARS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10341488
37,080 miles · Jun 26, 2010
Electrical System
VEHICLE TRAVELING ON PA TURNPIKE AT 65 MPH WHEN ENGINE SHUT DOWN. POWER SYSTEMS QUIT BUT I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR OFF THE DRIVING LANE COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED A CRASH IF IT HAD QUIT DURING PASSING VEHICLE, 2007 GRAND CHEROKEE WITH N3.0 CRD DIESEL, WAS TOWED TO DEALER DEALER REPLACED CRANKSHAFT SENSOR TO FIX ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10340185
63,600 miles · Jun 2, 2010
Electrical SystemVehicle Speed Control
THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ALMOST EVERY DAY FOR TWO MONTHS. I WILL DESCRIBE ONE INCIDENT, WHICH OCCURRED THIS EVENING AROUND 11PM. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN MY 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WHEN MY ACCELERATOR STOPPED HAVING ANY EFFECT ON MY CAR. ALL OF THE GAUGES DIED (SO THE FUEL REPORTED EMPTY, THE SPEEDOMETER SAID I WAS …
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THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ALMOST EVERY DAY FOR TWO MONTHS. I WILL DESCRIBE ONE INCIDENT, WHICH OCCURRED THIS EVENING AROUND 11PM. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN MY 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WHEN MY ACCELERATOR STOPPED HAVING ANY EFFECT ON MY CAR. ALL OF THE GAUGES DIED (SO THE FUEL REPORTED EMPTY, THE SPEEDOMETER SAID I WAS NOT MOVING, ETC) - ALL OF THIS WHILE TRAVELING AT 65MPH. I HAD TO PULL OVER, TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON, AND ALL OF THE PROBLEMS WENT AWAY. AS I'VE SAID, THIS HAS HAPPENED ONCE A DAY FOR THE PAST TWO MONTHS. SO FAR THERE APPEARS TO BE NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10334191
20,000 miles · May 7, 2010
Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN CONSISTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN CONSISTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,300.
NHTSA ODI #10329318
Official recalls
5Jul 21, 2014
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.
May 7, 2013
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.
Sep 14, 2007
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MAY ALLOW A MOMENTARY DELAY IN BRAKING WHEN COASTING UP A HILL DURING CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH NEW SOFTWARE THAT PREVENTS THIS CONDITION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Sep 12, 2007
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS IN A CERTAIN LOT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM GRAY IRON INSTEAD OF DUCTILE IRON AS DESIGNED AND COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TO SEE IF THEY FALL INTO THIS LOT AND, IF SO, WILL REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Dec 29, 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2PE14017 · Air Bag Non-deployment
Opened Jun 16, 2014 · Closed Dec 23, 2014
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:ignition; Electrical System:ignition:module; 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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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
AQ10001 · Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
Opened Nov 18, 2010 · Closed Dec 28, 2015
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Unknown Or Other
On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-related remedies on the vehicles owned and then rented/leased for use on the roadways.RMD queried three (3) major motor vehicle manufacturers (Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors) and requested data regarding completion figures for fifteen (15) discreet safety recalls.Analysis of this data demonstrated that rental car recalls completion was neither complete nor consistent.The rental car companies representing the largest market share in the industry were then queried as to their respective policies for the rental, lease, and sale of vehicles with open recalls.The data and responses from the manufacturers and the rental car companies can be found in the document repository by accessing the ?Associated Documents link above.In December 2015, Congress enacted the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.One section of the Act prohibits rental car companies from renting, leasing, or selling motor vehicles subject to open safety recalls.With the passage of the FAST Act and its prohibition, there is no continuing need for the agency to investigate rental car recall completions.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The agency reserves the right to open any future investigations, including audits of individual recalls, or groups of recalls, or rental car companies, to examine more closely safety recalls performance and completion issues in this area.
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