| Issue ID | 1246372 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10810594 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 30/03/15 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Right rear shock absorber completely ineffective at controlling rear axle hop. Rear of jeep would start to rotate sideways on bumpy roads. But vehicle new in march 2015 . Called and asked salesman if you'd heard any problems none reported . Call and ask service manager if you've heard of any problems none reported . Finally took vehicle in and took mechanic for test drive and they said the rear shock was leaking oil and they replaced it . This handling occurred from the day i pick the vehicle up . I was worried to go into winter fearing the vehicle would lose control and spun sideways. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 300 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BUCHANAN, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFAGIFCXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 65 |
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