| Issue ID | 1282149 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10864039 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 17/10/15 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Was sent chrysler csn s13 safety recall due to flat-tow issue behind motor home. Vehicle begins to sway l to r violently if it is moved onto shoulder or change is surface. Chrysler to add wire harness which keeps battery on during tow to re-center steering wheel. Battery is dead in 3-hours if this fix is added. Vehicle was sold to us as towable platform and not disclosed of these issues. This issue occurred while leaving our home development and turning right last october 2015. The vehicle corrected itself when stopping and continuing. After reading several complaints in fmca, i've decided to take to dealer and write formal safety complaint. This is second safety complaint behind transmission issue which was created some months ago. There have been several recalls on this vehicle. This issue can damage the vehicle as well as our motorhome. Solution fo wire harness is not acceptable for us due to battery failure and should not be to any other customer purchasing this vehicle (as advertised) as tow vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | YORK, SC |
| VIN pattern | 1C4PJMCS8EWXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 25 |
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