| Issue ID | 801763 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10342994 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/11/09 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The plastic bumper is held in place by plastic snaps which easily fall apart. The bumper then falls down where the snaps no longer hold it in place rendering it useless upon impact. The smallest impact would break the snaps which cannot be replaced or repaired without replacing the entire bumper. The dealership will not replace the bumper. This is also the only protection for the radiator and very dangerous consequences because the bumper will fall apart rather than provide the support it is supposed to when an accident occurs. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 1J8GS58K39CXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| 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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| Type of child seat code | |
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