| Issue ID | 659648 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10215280 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 17/01/08 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEV |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I bought a 2006 jeep grand cherokee limited with 40,00 miles. The rear door support struts are not strong enough to hold up the door in cold weather. The door closes and has struck my spouse and me in the head. It will not stay open. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 41000 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KINGSTON, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1J4HR58N76CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 2 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 20/12/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | GRAYSON JEEP |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | KNOXVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | TN |
| Dealer's ZIP code |