| Issue ID | 1696098 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11363397 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 14/02/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I flat tow this 2014 jeep cherokee behind a 40 ft class a newmar motorhome. I have experienced a violent death wobble 6 times from 30 mph to 70 mph. The event seems to happen after turns or bumps. It is extremely violent and the only remedy is come to a complete stop even on a highway with no shoulder. I have been in contact with jeep national beginning oct 2019. They examined the car for a week in oct in mountain home, arkansas. They checked suspension, shocks, tires, alignment, struts, etc. No defects. They had no suggestions. There was a recall in 2016 that they said was complied with that involved a wiring harness for flat towing and gave me an amended page for my operating manual saying the harness was required. The event happened again and i went to my local jeep dealer and verified that the harness was installed. On my last trip in september 2020, it happened again. I called jeep cares and requested to speak to an engineer or technician and they said that was not possible and advised i take it to a dealer. I called my hometown dealer and spoke with the shop foreman. He looked into it and had nothing to offer. I went to the dealership last friday and for the first time was told mopar part #68321424ab was required and it was not installed on my car. This was the first jeep person that was aware of the problem and knew what the solution was. Jeep wants me to pay $750 to have the part (a wiring harness) installed. I think it is a solution to a design flaw and one that all jeep service people should be aware of. This is a safety issue! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GRANBURY, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1C4PJMBS7EWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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