| Issue ID | 737362 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10282500 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/09/08 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 jeep grand cherokee laredo. The contact stated that it requires increased steering effort when turning the steering column, which increases the risk of a crash. He contacted the manufacturer in reference to recall# 03v079000 (steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)). Upon contact a representative advised him that because his vin number was excluded from the vin range, they would not assume any responsibility for the repairs. As of current date the vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000. The current mileage was unknown. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ATTICA, IN |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GW48S34CXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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