| Issue ID | 1489382 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11119775 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/05/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | All 4 interior door handles have cracked and broken the interior component (involving the handle mechanism). The rr handle is unusable and will need to be replaced immediately. The addition interior handles are cracked but remain usable at this time but will soon fail. The design of this model as well as similar jeep models is a common failure. This can be considered a potential safety failure if the handle completely fails and passengers unable to open the door resulting in injury or even death during an accident. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 145000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SUGAR LAND, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GS48K06CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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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