| Issue ID | 981554 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10512608 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 03/05/13 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tire had gone flat twice for with no damage to the tire it self. With further inspection there was a crack found on the rear face of the wheel starting from the inside and working out to the tire sealing surface. There is no damage to the tire and no bend or scraps in the aluminum wheel indicating an impact. There is corrosion in the crack which would lead one to believe this to be a fatigue crack and it being in the wheel for some length of time. Vehicle was inspected by dealer, photos where taken and the dealer left the decision to replace the aluminum wheel up to the regional service manager. The regional service manager denied the claim on the basis of wheels being a wear item. This was relayed via the dealership service manager. I have photos of the wheel, and the wheel itself is available for inspection. It is clear that this is not an impact crack, but instead a fatigue crack. At this point in time we are not driving the vehicle for fear the other wheels might be doing the same thing. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44090 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WHITMORE LAKE, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1J8HR58T59CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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