| Issue ID | 1268261 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10846351 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 26/02/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On several occasions, our jeep cherokee has begun to "wobble" severely while being flat towed behind our motorhome. This occurred three times on a recent 2,000 mile trip. The "wobble" is so severe that we have to bring the motorhome to a complete stop before the car begins to track normally. We have had it happen when we ran over a particularly rough expansion joint on the interstate. Going from 65 mph to a complete stop on a busy interstate is extremely dangerous. Another example of it being very dangerous is when the "wobble", occurs when we are in a construction zone where there are rough roads. Coming to a complete stop in heavy traffic in a construction zone also creates a situation that can cause an accident. We pull the jeep behind a 40' 2013 newmar dutch star. Our tow bar is a blue ox avail 10,000 lb tow bar. We keep the motorhome and tow bar in good condition and i don't believe our equipment is the cause of the "wobble". We have contacted jeep on two occasions and have been told they are aware of the situation and that they have a "fix" for it. I have tried to procure the "fix" from jeep but i have been unable to do so. I am asking nhtsa to force jeep to immediately release the "fix" for the wobble issue immediately at no charge . My wife and i are leaving on two trips, one the last of april and one in the middle of may that will total nearly 10,000 miles. We want to get the repair completed prior to our leaving due to the safety concerns. Jeep was made aware of this by the family motorcoach association several months ago and reported the problem in their january 2016 magazine. I feel jeep has had ample time to prepare and distribute information and parts to repair this problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30252 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JANE LEW, WV |
| VIN pattern | 1C4PJMDS1EWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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