| Issue ID | 1294740 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10881635 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 29/06/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Fca issued customer satisfaction notification s13 - flat tow addendum card in april 2016. This addendum card does not resolve the problem of flat towing. I purchased the 2015 jeep cherokee specifically because fca indicated the vehicle is towable 4-wheels down. The addendum refers to a "mopar flat tow wiring kit" which was not installed as part of this notification. As a result, when the car is towed (thus, in-motion behind the towing vehicle) 4-wheels down the front of the car steering "wobbles" (sometimes severely) because the wiring kit is required now. It was not part of the car that i purchased and i believe fca should install the wiring kit at no cost to the consumer as this is a hazard to both the owner and any other person or vehicle that may be in the vicinity when said vehicle is being towed. Note: website says multiple files are uploadable. Website does not work correctly and only allows 1 file to be uploaded! I have additional files! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST WARWICK, RI |
| VIN pattern | 1C4PJMCS8FWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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