| Issue ID | 965309 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10499243 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 11/02/13 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the tire warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was parked overnight however, the front passenger's side tire was found to be deflated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the wheel could have been damaged due to the driver's negligence. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who advised the contact that the wheel was leaking air due to the welding at the time of manufacturing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000. Updated 4/24/13 *cn updated 05/20/2013 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAN ANGELO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFCT6CCXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 22/03/12 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | ALL AMERICAN AUTOPLEX |
| Dealer's telephone number | 325-944-0611 |
| Dealer's city | SAN ANGELO |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code |