| Issue ID | 1325657 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10915489 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 11/10/16 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I bought a grand cherokee limited with michelin latitude tour tires on it. At 24,900 miles i noticed a bulge in one tire upon inspection of the other tires i had another tire with a bulge in it. The vin of the vehicle is [xxx] the dot of the tires are ap5e 00bx 3814. I carried it to the jeep dealer and they sent me to a michelin dealer. The person at the michelin just looked at the tire and said it was a impact bulge and that michelin would not cover that on warranty. I took it to another michelin dealer and he said he would have to take the tire off the rim to determine the problem. I contacted michelin and they were willing to help out on the tires whether it was under warranty or not. That tells me they know there is a problem with the tires and they want to keep it quite by trying to satisfy the customer so they don't report them. I do not feel safe driving the vehicle with these tires. I will not put my life or my wife's life in danger because of these tires. These tires will blow it is just a matter of time. I worked in a tire factory for 25 years and i have never seen an impact bulge. I have cut up and analyzed thousands of tires and no impact caused these bulges. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24950 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MAYFIELD, KY |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFBG9FCXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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