| Issue ID | 990445 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10521708 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 20/03/13 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The cups around the door handles on the interior panel of the door began cracking and over time eventually failed and crumbled completely rendering the door handle useless. Obviously this a huge safety hazard as occupants can not exit the vehicle should there be an emergency. Through research this seems to be a far too common occurrence for this model vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SUMMERVILLE, SC |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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