Issue ID | 145154 |
Internal NHTSA # | 703820 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 1994 |
File date | 10/02/99 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Crack was found on exhaust manifold during annual safety inspection. This required replacement due to hazard of exhaust gas leakage. Dealer and chrysler corp. Rep. Acknowledged that these cracks are occuring. Customer service rep. Indicated that cracks are occuring on vehicles used for towing or off-road use. My vehicle was never used for towing or off-road use. The crack occurs above the weld near the connection to the exhaust pipe. This is a stress fracture due to flexing of the exhaust system and extreme heat according to chrysler. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BADEN, PA |
VIN pattern | 1J4GZ78S7RCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
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 | 01/11/93 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 0 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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