| Issue ID | 1051134 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10575104 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 20/03/14 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle does not have an electronic brake control in order to tow 4500 pounds as stated in the owners manual. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that an electronic brake control would need to be installed in order to repair vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 900. Updated 05/19/14 ma the consumer stated this was a repair issue. Normally, there is a plug available to install an after market brake controller. This vehicle is not equipped with that option. Updated 05/27/2014 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 900 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DALTON, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4PJMDS0EWXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 14/03/14 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | MOTORWORLD |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | WILKES-BARRE |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 18703 |