| Issue ID | 1236128 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10788400 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 02/11/15 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning more than once and the steering wheel was extremely tight and difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel when the failure occurred. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to a parking lot. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. In addition, the vehicle stalled again before the contact entered a major highway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The dealer stated that the remedy did not prevent the failure. The contact was waiting on approval from the manufacturer to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was not available. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN ANTONIO, TX |
| 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? | 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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