| Issue ID | 1448222 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11073823 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 25/12/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. While driving highway speeds, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to engage. The contact stated that it was very difficult to apply the brakes when traveling at highway speeds. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the crystal lake chrysler jeep dodge ram dealer at 5404 s illinois rte 31 in crystal lake, il. It was diagnosed that there was no failure with the vehicle; however, the failure remained consistent. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000. The vin was not provided. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CRYSTAL LAKE, IL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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