| Issue ID | 599708 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10166223 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 22/08/06 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at any speed, the brakes pulsated and there was an increased stopping distance. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the brake rotors were warped. The rotors were replaced but the pulsation returned. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the rotors needed to be replaced again. The manufacturer was alerted. The consumer stated the rotors were too small for the vehicle, which caused them to overheat and the warp. Updated *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SPOKANE, WA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GW58N04CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/04/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| 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 | BARTON JEEP |
| Dealer's telephone number | 509-928-1300 |
| Dealer's city | SPOKANE |
| Dealer's state code | WA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 99206 |