| Issue ID | 829809 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10367900 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 26/11/10 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2005 jeep grand cherokee with tpms sensors installed. Apparently, metal caps were installed on the valve stems that oxidated together making their removal impossible without twisting off the valve stem, flattening the tire. I can't even get a replacement tpms valve replacement from jeep (mopar) because they are on backorder (due to high demand because of problems like this). This creates an unsafe driving situation--i can't check my tire pressure because the cap is frozen on to the stem--if i try to remove it, the stem will break, and there is no supply of tpms replacement parts. These should have never been on the market installed this way-they should have had rubber/plastic caps installed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROACHDALE, IN |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GR48K65CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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