| Issue ID | 830861 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10368630 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 03/09/10 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The valve stem on a jeep 2006 tire sensor valvestem broke off causing the tire to prematurely lose air that can cause similar problem like with ford explorer tires blowing out. It can cause injury if person is in front of it to add air into tire. Dealer stated number of problems with the piece corroding at the cap area. Dealer stated having problem with recent year vehicles as well. No recall but dealer stated over 10,000 units backordered due to same issue. My car is a jeep grand cherokee, 2006, vin [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 76000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HAMPTON, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1J4HR58N86CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 1 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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