| Issue ID | 1067546 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10592413 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 14/05/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Two days after purchasing my brand new jeep, i noticed a grease all over the inside of the front passenger side wheel. The other three wheels were normal. Upon closer inspection, i could see that the cv boot had come apart and grease was leaking out of it and onto the wheel, axle, shocks and every other component surrounding the leak. I am specifically concerned that the grease could get on the brake discs, causing for difficulty stopping the vehicle. I took it to the nearest dealer where it was confirmed that the part was defective and i would need a new axle. The part unfortunately is backordered with no estimation as to when it will be available because this problem is a common one and there are new jeep grand cherokee and dodge durango owners all over the country who need this very same part for the same issue. There are likely thousands of people driving these vehicles with no idea that their front axles are malfunctioning and it is only a matter of time before it causes an accident that could leave someone seriously injured. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 375 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COLUMBIA, MD |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFBG3ECXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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