| Issue ID | 630033 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10190692 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/11/06 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4x4. While driving 15 mph, the alternator light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact heard a grinding noise, the steering wheel jerked, the brake pedal failed to depress properly, all of the instrument panel lights dimmed, and the turn signals did not work. The failures occurred on two occasions. The dealer was contacted twice and stated that there was a short in the computer module. The vehicle is not drivable. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 19,500 and failure mileage was 10,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WAYNESBORO, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GR48K06CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 28/03/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 15 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | BUCHANAN AUTO PARK |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | WAYNEBORO |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |