| Issue ID | 599619 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10166152 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 17/08/06 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle pulled violently to the left while the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealership three times for brakes repairs. After the last incident the contact noticed the dealership service did not use original replacement pads which created severe damage to the passenger side front rotor due to metal to metal contact with the caliper. The contact was very concern because during the last incident the vehicle almost hit the road rail.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7200 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GLEN COVE, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GW48S04CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 22/09/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 40 |
| 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 | EAST HALLS JEEP CHRYSLER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 888 035 5417 |
| Dealer's city | GREEN VALLEY |
| Dealer's state code | 00 |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 11548 |