| Issue ID | 1282654 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10864418 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 20/04/16 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). While driving 50 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but it took the vehicle longer to come to a complete halt. The emergency brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who confirmed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The failure mileage was 79,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BUTLER, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFAG8CCXXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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