| Issue ID | 524388 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10107496 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/10/04 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While braking from 30 -40 mph, the brake pedal went to the floor and continued to the floor. The consumer shifted the vehicle into neutral and applied the emergency brake and was able to pull the vehicle out of traffic. Consumer states, "after depressing the brake pedal a few times the brake pressure returned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer informed the consumer that the whole braking system needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced all rotors, pads, and calipers. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LOCUST VALLEY, NY |
| VIN pattern | PLEASE FILLXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 20/05/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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