| Issue ID | 667484 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10221500 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMMANDER 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 29/02/08 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Ignition key is located in a dangerous location whereas the driver's knee can bump into the key while driving, which then stalls the vehicle and locks the steering wheel, creating an extremely hazardous situation. The only recourse is to put the car in neutral and restart the car while on the road in traffic. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEESBURG, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1J8HG48P67CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 12/11/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| 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 | DON PHILLIPS JEEP |
| Dealer's telephone number | 866-413-6497 |
| Dealer's city | FREDERICK |
| Dealer's state code | MD |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 21702 |