| Issue ID | 614519 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10177725 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/11/06 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When driving my 2004 jeep grand cherokee in cold weather with rain or any moisture on the windshield the hvac ducts will blow cold air on the windshield causing the windshield to freeze quicker while decreasing my visibility while driving. The vehicle tends to have this problem 7 out of 10 starts and some times resets it self only when the jeep has been sitting for at least 3 to 5 hours. The dealer claimed it was in working order but i told them there is a serious problem that caused me to nearly hit the car in front of me while driving when the windshield instantly started to freeze up. Luckily i kept spraying washer fluid to clear the window in time before i got into a major accident. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24101 |
| Number of Occurences | 90 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST NEWTON, MA |
| VIN pattern | 1J8GW68J74CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 14/02/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
| 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 | BRIGHAM GILL |
| Dealer's telephone number | 508 655 4200 |
| Dealer's city | NATICK |
| Dealer's state code | MA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 01765 |