| Issue ID | 1723646 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11395465 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 09/02/21 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the contact felt the rear end of the vehicle suddenly lowered without warning. As the vehicle lowered, the vehicle began to stall as he depressed the accelerator pedal. The contact pulled over and saw that part of the sub frame was detached from the vehicle. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where he was informed that the drive shaft had detached from the vehicle. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | INGLEWOOD, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJECT8CCXXXXXX |
| 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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