| Issue ID | 528761 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10111501 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/01/05 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. After coming to a complete stop and idling. The rpms suddenly revved up, then went back down, followed by sudden acceleration. When this occurred excessive force had to be applied to the brake pedal to stop the acceleration. This resulted in consumer's vehicle almost running a red light and hitting a pedestrian. Dealership had done several diagnostic tests, but was unable to determine the cause of the failure.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12200 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WESTCHESTER, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GW58N14CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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