| Issue ID | 931605 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10467190 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 09/07/12 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2008 jeep/gr. Cherokee has goodyear-fortera tires on it. I have noticed that the tread around the sidewall has 2 different directions. One turns slightly forward and the other slightly to the rear. I have tried to contact goodyear who hands me back off to jeep for an explanation. Upon my most recent tire rotation,i pointed this out to the head mechanic. He replied it does not matter,it does not serve any purpose. I disagree. I don't think they put them on there for no reason.. I have taken the truck to a goodyear tire dealer and he said the tread pattern is supposed to push water away from the vehicle. I walked the man around the vehicle and showed him that both ties on the right side of the vehicle face forward while the 2 tires on the left face the rear. Shouldn't they all face the same direction? I have seen these tires on the honda/pilot,g. M. C./traverse,ford/explorer and ford/edge. I have asked other drivers about it,but no one has noticed until i spoke on it. I find it hard to believe that nobody else seems to see a potential problem here. Please help me-i have taken pictures of this situation and would be glad to send them to you. I can't possibly be only one who notices this. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOLLIS, NY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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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| Drive train type | 4WD |
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