| Issue ID | 635012 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10195164 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/08/06 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Visibility: defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower does your dashboard have a loud creaking sound coming from its underside when you turn on your ventilation? Is there creaking from the dash seconds after shutting the engine off? Are there strange numbers popping-up on your climate control display? Does cold air blow from one side of the dash even when you have the heat turned on? Your ventilation system may have failed, or, may be in the process of failing. All of the above questions have "yes" answers to them. This is a major safety hazard because without a ventilation system working (especially in the winter), the defroster does not work. In the event of cold weather, the driver is not able to defrost his window. This problem is too common in jeeps for there not to be a recall! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEESBURG, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1J8GW58N94CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 11/07/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| 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 | DULLES MOTORCARS |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | LEESBURG |
| Dealer's state code | VA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |