| Issue ID | 1525341 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11163970 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 14/12/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2016 jeep grand cherrokee was making left 90 degree turn at approx 5 mph on an a non-public city airport access road, hit a small golf cart and stopped. Damage to the golf cart was minor and consisted of broken plastic parts. Visible damage to the jeep was a dented license plate. The front wheel were frozen in the left turn position and could not be moved. The vehicle was towed to a jeep dealer, who reported that the rack and pinion assembly was frozen and needed replacement. They said they could not disassemble or repair the part. The cost of the replacement part was $5,020. 00. The vehicle has 33,040 miles and is well maintained, with no prior accidents. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33040 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CASTRO VALLEY, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4RJFAG0GCXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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 | 5 |
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