| Issue ID | 537959 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10117976 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 14/04/05 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After only 11 months and approximately 7,200 miles car became difficult to control during braking at highway speeds. Brake pedal had severe pulsation, steering wheel shook harder, and car shook during all braking conditions. Dealer replaced front rotors. After 18 months and 12,000 miles, brake pedal began pulsating, and steering wheel started shaking during braking conditions. Dealer replaced front rotors again! The dealer informed me that the rotors are no longer covered by the manufacturer under warranty. I am very concerned about this problem and the lack of attention by the manufacturer towards resolving the problem. If the problem has not been resolved by the manufacturer, then am i expected to have the same problems again within 3,000 to 5,000 miles from now? And then who will be responsible for the cost? Me... The consumer!!!!! The manufacturers of all vehicles have the responsibilty to provide a quality braking system in all vehicles that should work correctly and without problems.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7200 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FAIRFIELD, CT |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GW48S74CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 29/09/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | FITZPATRICK'S, INC. |
| Dealer's telephone number | 203-734-3318 |
| Dealer's city | ANSONIA |
| Dealer's state code | CT |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 06401 |