| Issue ID | 493812 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10083571 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 23/07/04 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle was brand new and when depressing the brakes pedal went to the floor. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who was not able to duplicate the problem. Received the vehicle from the dealer, and was told dealer had no answers. Consumer was afraid to drive the vehicle. Even when vehicle was moving slowly it would not stop. *ak while the consumer descended grades or hills the abs would activate. The consumer would continue to press on the brake but the vehicle would continue through the stop sign or light. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 250 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MCKEESPORT, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GW48S44CXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 28/06/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 25 |
| 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 | MONROEVILLE CHRYSLER JEEP |
| Dealer's telephone number | 412-856-1422 |
| Dealer's city | MONROEVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 15146 |