| Issue ID | 1503649 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11139325 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 06/10/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Power steering failed, power steering unit cracked and leaking was driving 55mph on us 40 nearing elkton. Power steering became heavy, came to a stop at a red light. Turning into a shopping center for a autozone. At this point the vehicle was near impossible to drive. If there were and emergency maneuver to be made u definitely would not have made it and easily could have been involved in an accident... Checked power steering reservoir was empty, looking at the power steering unit the bottom was soaked and below the power steering unit was soaked... Purchased hydraulic fluid and was able to get the vehicle home. Looking online i saw there were other complaints similar in description.. Filed i believe with the ntsb, i may be missing a letter... In either case chrysler/jeep is aware of this and i cant believe there has not been a recall on this... This is a dangerous safety hazard. I can provide a mechanic's description of damage... |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78995 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ESSEX, MD |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFCG2ECXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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