| Issue ID | 1292948 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10876263 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 20/06/16 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On two occasions, two weeks apart, the active braking feature functioned without obvious external cause. In both cases, the active braking system caused the antilock braking system (abs) to activate, causing the vehicle to stop abruptly. The following information applies to both instances: 1. Forward collision warning system (fcw) is on. 2. Fcw is set to near 3. Active braking feature set to on. 4. Vehicle speed approximately 30 mph 5. Asphalt four lane road without divider 6. Daylight, sunny, temperature about 80 degrees f 7. No vehicles in front or on either side. 8. No vehicles approaching. 9. No obstacles or perturbations on road surface. Second occasion occurred after dealer had installed latest software updates for all components. Dealer has inspected and driven the vehicle. No defect codes were found. Dealer could not duplicate event. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MANASSAS, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFJGXECXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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