| Issue ID | 599748 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10166256 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 22/08/06 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds on the highway, there was a squealing noise that came from the rear undercarriage. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the left rear axle was bent. The dealer replaced the left rear axle, but the squealing noise persisted. The manufacturer was alerted. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | STERLING HEIGHTS, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GW48N94CXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/05/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | ORCHARD CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP |
| Dealer's telephone number | 1-800-705-9838 |
| Dealer's city | WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP |
| Dealer's state code | MI |
| Dealer's ZIP code |