| Issue ID | 1035714 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10561543 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 14/01/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The way the steering wheel on the new jeep is designed, when you go to make a turn, items on your sleeves (zippers, buttons, or bracelets) can get wedged in between the pad that covers the horn area of the steering wheel and the wheel it self. Once this happens, the object gets lodged into place and you cannot remove it, and you also cannot properly steer the vehicle. The only recourse is to come to a complete stop and work the item loose. Luckily this has not happened while we were traveling at high speeds or it would have surely caused an accident. They say a picture is worth a 1000 words. I have photos to submit if it would demonstrate the issue more clearly. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2133 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FAIRFAX, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFBGXECXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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