| Issue ID | 1079122 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10605004 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 21/06/14 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driver's side front outer cv joint boot slipped due to an improperly-installed boot clamp and the grease from the joint migrated to the brake splash guard, suspension components, and inside of the wheel on that side. No grease apparent on the brake rotor at this time, however the dealer, grapevine dodge chrysler jeep, in grapevine, tx, has instructed me to drive the vehicle to them for service in a few days. Any grease on the brake rotor could cause a brake failure on that side (leading to loss of control) and would require some parts to be replaced. I understand that this is a common problem with jeep grand cherokees manufactured in march and april of 2014, however the dealer's service advisor whom i spoke with appears to be unaware of the trend and largely ignorant of the danger that it presents. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 455 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JUSTIN, TX |
| 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 |
| 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 | 0 |
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