| Issue ID | 601667 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10167666 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 05/08/05 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on mountain roads under normal road conditions, the vehicle pulled to either side when turns or braking were made. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the front wheel rotors had to be replaced due normal wear and tear, however the vehicle had only 29000 miles. The front wheel rotors were replaced but the problem persisted and the dealership determined again the front rotors had to be replaced when they had been in use for only 11000 miles. The dealership insisted that it was considered normal wear and tear. The manufacturer was contacted who agreed to reimbursed the second rotors replacement but refused to recognize responsibilities for the first replacement. The contact was very concerned about the defective brakes because the vehicle had to be driven on mountain roads on a regular basis. Updated 10/04/06. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29314 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BURNEY, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1J8GW68J84CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 09/05/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| 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 | S.J DENHAM CHRYSLER, INC |
| Dealer's telephone number | 530 241 1756 |
| Dealer's city | REDDING |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 96003 |