| Issue ID | 1110684 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10633384 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 30/07/14 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Incident: while stopping in traffic with the foot firmly on the brake my jeep had an unintended acceleration causing a rear in crash. This unintended acceleration happen before on a trip to tennessee in june but was thought to be the floor mat which now is known not to be the case. ( both were witnessed by the passenger) these incidents and complaint were given to chrysler regarding the experience with the vehicle accelerating and surging. However, chrysler denied any responsibility regarding the malfunction which resulted in the accident. Because i realized the jeep was unsafe to drive. I had it towed to the local chrysler jeep dealer. Due to safety concerns and to protect life and property. I refuse to drive the vehicle again and bought another car. The dealership where i purchased my new vehicle was told not to sell it until the timp is replaced in the jeep. This mishap has cost me several thousand dollars which should had been paid for by chrysler. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PENSACOLA, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1C4BJWEG4ELXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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