| Issue ID | 1023507 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10552678 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 16/11/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While approaching the intersection ( making a left turn ) my steering stiffing and i could not make a left turn into my lane ( inner lane ). I had to illegally turn into the outer lane. I immediately took my vehicle to an certified mechanic ( belle tire ) who advised that my gear box was malfunctioning. They also told me that there was a recall for that unit ( gear box- racket pinion ). I called the local dealership ( chrysler ) whom advised that they do not have a recall for that unit. They advised me to contact you guys for help. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BENTON HARBOR, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GW58N14CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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