| Issue ID | 617358 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10180983 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/12/06 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* - the contact stated that the 2005 jeep grand cherokee only has 1 strut to hold up the hood. The strut is on the right hand side. The hood has fallen on him while he was under the hood checking the fluids. The contact stated that the hood came down across his back, he was not injured at the time. This failure happened over 10 times. The contact stated that the hood has also fell at the chrysler dealer while getting serviced. The dealer has ordered a new strut for the vehicle. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 49100 |
| Number of Occurences | 8 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SEDALIA, MO |
| VIN pattern | 1J4HR582X5CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/12/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Dealer's name | TOWN & COUNTRY JEEP |
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