Issue ID | 855677 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10398171 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 1994 |
File date | 28/04/11 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 1994 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving out of a parking space the steering wheel malfunctioned. The steering wheel continued to spin. The contact towed the vehicle to a local mechanic. The mechanic stated there was a disconnect in the steering column due to a plastic pen shearing off. The mechanic stated the steering column needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the steering wheel but they did not provide any assistance. The contact stated this was a safety issue that could have caused a crash. The failure mileage was 175,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 175000 |
Number of Occurences | 0 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SAN DIEGO, CA |
VIN pattern | 1J4GZ78Y8RCXXXXXX |
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 | 23/01/21 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 0 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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