| Issue ID | 1164822 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10693064 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 02/03/15 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while traveling to enter the freeway, the throttle body failed to release causing the vehicle accelerated. The contact removed her foot from the accelerator pedal but the vehicle did not slow down. The contact was able to shut off the vehicle and merged to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for further inspection, diagnosis and repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,455. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24455 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FAIRFIELD, CT |
| VIN pattern | 1JHGR48K49CXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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