Issue ID | 447547 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10046666 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 1994 |
File date | 10/11/03 |
Component | STRUCTURE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When making right or left turns it is difficult to steer and the steering wheel becomes stiff. The front end made a noise as if the frame was cracked or broken. An independent shop replaced ball joints, upper and lower. But the problem still occurred. *ak there appeared to be a frame fracture in the frame member which caused the frame member to crack/snap when the steering wheel was turned. The consumer has spent 1500 dollars trying to correct the problem with no success. *sc *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 165974 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CHATSWORTH, CA |
VIN pattern | 1J4GZ58SXRCXXXXXX |
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 | 16/01/21 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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 | CHRYSTAL CHRYSLER |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | CATHEDRAL CITY |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 92234 |