| Issue ID | 977569 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10509849 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 18/03/13 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On march 18, 2013 i was in my parking garage at the hospital i work at and i was only going about 1mph when i went to press the brakes it wouldn't stop at all i ran right into the gate that opens the exit for me to get out and damage my front end, i took my truck to the dealership and they told me it needed a new vacuum pump and they kept it 11 days to repair the damage. I barley had my car a month and on april 24, 2013 they same accident happen i tried to brake leaving work and it was no pressure at all it wouldn't stop i ran right into the pole and my whole front bumper was damaged once again. My truck is currently at the dealership now and they claim nothing is wrong with the brakes and i am responsible for the damages for the car. Something is wrong with this truck brakes and i need someone to really look into this. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4600 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFAGD2CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 1 |
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