| Issue ID | 770628 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10314559 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 25/02/10 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. When he opened the hood of the vehicle, it fell on his head because the hydraulics failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the hydraulics do not work in cold weather. The dealer also stated that there was no fix for the failure; however, he would have to pay $100. The manufacturer was also called and confirmed what the dealer stated. The failure mileage was 24,362. Updated 11/16/10. *lj |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24362 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NAPERVILLE, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GS48K16CXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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