| Issue ID | 1383987 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10994386 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/06/17 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and the speed increased to 80 mph. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a utility pole. The driver sustained injuries to the neck, back, left arm, and left foot, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 200,000. ... Updated 07/10/17 *bf .. Updated 07/13/17 *bf *cn *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 200000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PENSACOLA, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GS48K85CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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