| Issue ID | 1075534 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10597732 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 30/05/14 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Purchased brand new jeep grand cherokee overland 4x4 with a 03/14 build date on may 26, 2014. On may 30th, 2014..... 5 days later...... Noticed an excessive amount of grease on the inside of both front rims. After researching the issue, came across a blog on jeepforum. Com that described and provided pictures of others with same build date that had experienced the same problem. Notified jeep customer care hotline of the issue and they claimed to have no knowledge of issue. Took vehicle to dealership it was purchased from and they diagnosed the issue as a loose clamp on the front cv driveshaft axles. Both sides had to be replaced. Dealership claimed to be unaware of the issue affecting a larger number of jeep and dodge owners. How many individuals need to die/be hurt for a recall to be issued for this factory defect? Http://www. Jeepforum. Com/forum/f309/factory-defect-warning-grease-front-wheels-3-14-build-date-2352729/index18. Html. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 375 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PEARLAND, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFCG4ECXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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