| Issue ID | 600444 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10166726 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 28/08/06 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated a popping noise occurred in the left and right side of the front of the vehicle while making a right or left turn and traveling as low as 5 mph. The noise does not occur while traveling straight. The vehicle was taken to a dealership who determined the right side ball joint was defective and was replaced. About one month later the noise reoccurred on the right and left sides. There is an nhtsa recall, # 06v288000, regarding the suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint. The vehicle vin was not included in the recall. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CARROLLTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 24/12/05 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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| Dealer's name | CLAY COOLEY |
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