| Issue ID | 538613 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10119064 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 08/01/05 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The front brakes pulsated because the front rotors were warped. The dealership re-surfaced the rotors and replaced the brake shoes, but the failure has recurred. This is a common failure with these vehicles , in which the dealership and manufacturer are aware of. *jb the brake problem began initially at about 17,000 miles and became progressively worse. Resurfaced rotors at 20,000 miles and they began exhibiting problems at about 22,500 miles. Problem is continuing to worsen. *bf *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CASTLETON, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GW48SX4CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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