| Issue ID | 645014 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10203460 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 11/06/07 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While trying to stop, while my foot was on the brake pedal, the engine started racing and was not able to stop, i ended up hitting the car in front of me, 2 car passengers went to the hospital with minor injuries. Contacted jeep and car was checked by factory expert at local dealer , nothing defective was found with brakes . This has happened 2 times before this accident. Fortunately, i was able to stop. Also i had to replace all 4 rotors with less than 18,000 miles, complained to jeep and was told that rotors are normal wear and tear item and how long they last depends on your driving habits. I just heard on tv that there is a recall for brake failure, contacted jeep and was told no, there is no recall at this time. Please let me know if there is a recall on 05 jeep grand cherokee for brake failure. Eq-10203460-4200. Date received 12/12/07 *jb new jersey police report. Updated 12/12/07 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19300 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KENILWORTH, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GR48K55CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 2 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 05/08/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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| Dealer's name | AUTOLAND |
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