| Issue ID | 1371923 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10979256 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 02/04/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Death wobble - at certain speeds on certain road surfaces the vehicle will hit a bump initiating a violent shaking in the steering components of the car and causing a loss of control.. It is only by an immediate, sharp and momentary application of brakes (or accelerator) will the shaking stop. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 161000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DALLAS, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1J8GW68JJX4XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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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 | 60 |
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