| Issue ID | 632961 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10193106 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMMANDER 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 09/02/07 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On several occasion while driving, the engine has completely cut out. I have concluded, luckily without accident or injury, that the cause was my inadvertently hitting the ignition key, located in this vehicle perilously close to the driver's right knee, and effectively turning the ignition switch to the off position. It took a slight touch for this to occur, especially with other keys or such dangling down from the ignition key. For a less experienced driver, such as my daughter this sudden and immediate loss of power on the open road could , d at some point,will-- cause panic and perhaps much worse. This needed addressed. I have read on internet sites/blocs about others experiencing the same thing. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILBRAHAM, MA |
| VIN pattern | 1J8HG48N66CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 27/02/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | BERTERA |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | SPRINGFIELD |
| Dealer's state code | MA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |