| Issue ID | 543443 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10122109 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 25/05/05 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: consumer had an accident today. Consumer was about to make a left, a car was braking ahead and the consumer hit the brake. The consumers breaks did not respond. The tachometer was going up. Consumer hit brakes a second time, still did not work. Consumer hit other vehicle, and then vehicle stopped. Previous warning. Took vehicle to repair shop, mechanic said it just needed an oil change. Last friday at one point it seemed like the brakes didn't grab. Jeep stated there was a service alert or recall.*ak in the past consumer asked for information about this problem, when the driver tries to slam on brakes instead hits both the gas and brake pedal because of it being so close together.*sb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MCLEAN, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1J8GW68J34CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 01/08/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | ROSENTHAL JEEP CHRSYLER |
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