| Issue ID | 845706 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10384130 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 22/02/11 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The interior door handles of my 2005 jeep grand cherokee are breaking, rendering them inoperable. I have attached a video link detailing the problem. Http://www. Youtube. Com/watch? V=qsfrz7cibky i have contacted the dealer where i purchased the vehicle. Since my vehicle is out of warranty, it will cost me $700. 00 per door. I did not cause the damage. The problem stems from weak plastics. I contacted the corporate office to express my concern and inquire if a recall has been issued. The representative i spoke with stated they had not heard of this problem and there is no planned recall. This is a real problem and should be address! I have spoke with numerous owners and repair shops, they have seen this problem with the 2005 jeep grand cherokee. What if i was in a life treating situation and needed to get out of my vehicle? However i can not because my handle is broken. I don't have children, but what if they are in a similar situation and can't get out? It really concerns me that a tragedy must happen before chrysler will fix the problem. I do hope someone will investigate this and force a recall. [xxx] parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FUQUAY VARINA, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1J8HS58N65CXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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