| Issue ID | 1207739 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10746949 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMMANDER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 18/07/14 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I received a safety recall notice from chrysler for my jeep commander stating that i may experience an unintended change in ignition switch position while driving, which could result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking, and increases my risk of a crash. I have called chrysler group recall center 1-800-853-1403, option 6 countless times, unfortunately many times having to hang up after waiting 25 minutes to get through. I have also repeatedly called beyer/jeep/chrysler 973-644-3200 and they have been very short with me and tell me the same thing every time i call- they have no date of when the part will be in. When i drive on the highway, i am terrified of losing control of my car. I have seen on the news people that have been in accidents because of this ignition switch and heard that chrysler has a buyout program. I am interested in finding out about this program because i think that waiting over a year, and with no resolution in sight, is a bit ridiculous and i don |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PARSIPPANY, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1J8HG48K56CXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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