| Issue ID | 655591 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10212006 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 13/11/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Drive-by-wire system on hemi powered 2006 jeep grand cherokee has hair trigger response, does not allow for engine breaking when the accelerator is released and continues to accelerate even after foot is lifted off the gas pedal. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | POUND RIDGE, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1J4HR58296CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 15/08/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 10 |
| 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 | MARIANO CHRYSLER JEEP |
| Dealer's telephone number | 207.985.0200 |
| Dealer's city | KENNEBUNK |
| Dealer's state code | ME |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 04043 |