| Issue ID | 582493 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10152930 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 16/03/06 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated the rotors warped resulting in front end vibration at speeds of 50 to 60 mph. The brake pads and rotors were replaced by the service dealer three times. The replacement pads and rotors failed after driving about 6,000 miles and the contact is concerned this pattern will continue. The first time the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the front and rear brake pads and rotors were replaced. During the next two visits, only the front brake pads and rotors were replaced. The dealer was unable to provide an explanation for the wear until this most recent visit, 3/16/06, where it was determined to be caused by aggressive braking. Vehicle pulsated when coming to stop at traffic signal at speed of 25 mph. Contact felt it was a safety problem because of failure to stop or loss of control. Vehicle vibrated excessively when slowing at speeds of 50 mph or higher or for on/off ramps or traffic back ups on highways. It felt as if vehicle will not stop or lose control due to warped brake rotors. Happened on three occasions; 09/29/ 2005, 05/05/2005, and 05/16/2006. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16300 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GW48S94CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/08/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
| 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 | CHERRY HILL TRIPLEX |
| Dealer's telephone number | 856-663-1500 |
| Dealer's city | CHERRY HILL |
| Dealer's state code | NJ |
| Dealer's ZIP code |