| Issue ID | 989288 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10520922 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 17/01/13 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On the date mentioned the vehicle described became locked in place unable to shift gears. The vehicle was towed into the dealer and the work performed . This involved the replacement of the transmission transfer case. At the time i questioned the possible reasons for the incident and received no answer. The total cost was in excess of 3000 dollars paid by me. I have since (upon conducting research) learned that the chrysler corp. Has reluctantly issued a recall for this exact issue. It was issued in may of this year. The agency report specifically characterizes the electrical transfer case issue. I made repeated calls to the chrysler corp. And have been rebuffed with the explanation being "your vin is not included in this action." i find this incredulous. My vehicle, a 2006 jeep grand cherokee absolutely falls into the recall category. The invoice (#[xxx]) i received from world jeep where the repair work was completed identifies the cause and repair as transmission/transfer case 2168cpdca. The case number i was given by chrysler corp. Is identified under # [xxx]. The recall campaign number under your agency 13v175000. It is carried by chrysler under campaign number n23. I cannot understand the arrogance of a corporation such as chrysler in light of such absolute evidence to the contrary of their stance. I am requesting your assistance in this matter. Any documentation heretofore mentioned can be forwarded to your agency if necessary. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 102651 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MIDDLETOWN, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1J8GR48K96CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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