| Issue ID | 1237810 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10789603 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 09/11/15 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Upper radiator hose elbow failed allowing immediate loss of all coolant fluid. The barb on the end of the plastic elbow broke off allowing the hose to slip off the elbow. This occurred while driving and resulted in immediate check engine light and overheating of engine. The driving was being done by a firestone technician that was test driving the vehicle after a front end alignment. Based on comments by other owners of the same vehicle this is a common occurrence ( http://www. Cherokeesrt8. Com/forums/showthread. Php? T=50508). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61780 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BOCA RATON, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1J8HR78WX9CXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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