| Issue ID | 1087730 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10610767 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 05/01/14 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving home from a ski weekend in upstate ny in january and traveling on the interstate at approximately 65mph, the temperature outside was below freezing and i went to apply the brakes to slow down for upcoming traffic and the pedal was hard and the brakes did not engage, i pumped the pedal and remained calm and hoped that the power would come back to the pedal and luckily it did after a 3 pumps to the pedal and took about 5 seconds. We avoided a near fatal collision if it wasn't for my quick thinking and remaining calm. I brought the car into westbury jeep who told me nothing was wrong with the brakes and returned the car to me, i then continued to have the problem reoccur on cold days when the temperature was below freezing. The dealership did nothing and now a recall was issued for the exact issue i described and the dealership still refuses to repair it because they don't have the part. I want the repair done asap! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LONG BEACH, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFAG6DCXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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