| Issue ID | 1553092 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11193859 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/04/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Hello, i am the original owner of a garage kept 2012 jeep grand cherokee overland 5. 7 with 73000 miles. On 1 april 2019 the power steering rack went bad. Other jeeps have had the same problem, but no recall. The vehicle was moving and turning. This is not a good thing for such a high end jeep product. Very costly repair. Please advise. (xxxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SCARBOROUGH, ME |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFCT7CCXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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