| Issue ID | 1402685 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11019203 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 22/08/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While driving, the steering wheel jerked inadvertently. The contact heard a screeching noise coming from the wheels and the wheels began to adjust inadvertently. Also, the windshield wipers and the blinkers malfunctioned. The traction control activated and the steering wheel started to turn without warning. The contact stated that the check engine and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to pollard jeep (located at 5075 east pearl pkwy, boulder, co 80301, (303) 447-8187) where it was diagnosed that the steering column control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v636000 (electronic stability control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BOULDER, CO |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFBG0ECXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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