| Issue ID | 1553036 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11193813 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 31/03/19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Front right brake pad/rotor failure when stopping vehicle. Appearance of significant localized brake pad material is cemented to the rotor in one location causing failure of right front tire to brake properly. Vehicle delivered after purchase with 272 miles, noticed on first trip that the system "pulsated" when stopping. Increased stopping distance required from highway speeds. Inspection of assembly shows approximately 2" circular rusted ring on rotor, indicating failure occurred with less than 272 miles on vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 280 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SPRING GROVE, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFN97JCXXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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