| Issue ID | 1413850 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11033265 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 06/07/17 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2017 jeep cherokee. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The driver lost control of the steering and crashed into a ditch. During the incident, the brakes and steering wheel malfunctioned and would not operate, and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The driver sustained injuries to the back and both knees. Medical attention was not received. A police report was filed. The cause of the failures was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 1,700. .. Updated 10/19/17 *bf |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1700 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RICHLAND, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1C4PJMCS9HWXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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 | 40 |
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