| Issue ID | 1420941 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11042939 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 08/10/17 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At the time i discovered the problem my jeep was stopped. I had just towed it behind my motorhome for 40 miles. The frame to which the tow bar is attached had all the welds broken on both sides of the jeep. The frame pieces are aluminum. Pictures will be attached. I think this is extremely serious as there is little or no indication of a problem until the vehicle completely breaks free. This is not the first problem with this vehicle. A pdf file will be included in the attachments... Updated 11/16/17 *bf consumer stated attention needs to bring a possible design and or a manufacturing defect on my 2014 jeep cherokee. This involves the aluminum front frame assembly of the jeep which does not appear to be able to withstand the rigors of being towed behind a motorhome on the nations highways. Also, the front wheel wobble (death wobble) could have contributed partially to the failure, however that was also a design flaw. Updated 9/18/18*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60629 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MIDLOTHIAN, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1C4PJMDS7EWXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | ADVANTAGE AUTOWORKS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 817-788-8660 |
| Dealer's city | NORTH RICHLAND HILLS |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 76180 |