| Issue ID | 1162187 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10691211 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 26/02/15 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle's "adaptive cruise control w/ stop-and-go" was activated and set to 40 mph. On approach to an intersection with stopped traffic ahead, the adaptive cruise control feature failed to slow the vehicle and a rear-end collision nearly occurred. The system had a clear field of view and approached stopped traffic from approximately 300 yards. The vehicle's collision alarm and brake booster activated as i waited for the system to slow the vehicle. Using full braking force, the vehicle came to rest approximately 5 feet from the vehicle in front of me. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11784 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COLUMBIA, SC |
| VIN pattern | 1C4PJMDS6EWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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