JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2016

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

12 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 23V411000 SAFETY RECALL
80.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 8, 2023
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

Potential Risk:
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 66A
Notice Date: Oct 31, 2023
Recall Date: Jun 8, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 22V406000 SAFETY RECALL
138.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 9, 2022
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.

Potential Risk:
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: Z46
Notice Date: Jan 11, 2024
Recall Date: Jun 9, 2022
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 20V699000 SAFETY RECALL
28.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 12, 2020
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.

Potential Risk:
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on December 21, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 11, 2021. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W79.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: W79
Notice Date: Mar 11, 2021
Recall Date: Nov 12, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 20V475000 SAFETY RECALL
58K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 13, 2020
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

Potential Risk:
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: W58
Notice Date: Feb 18, 2021
Recall Date: Aug 13, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V332000 SAFETY RECALL
4.8M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 17, 2018
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Potential Risk:
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: U49,U59-U65,U68,U73
Notice Date: Jun 4, 2018
Recall Date: May 17, 2018
Accessible Technologies, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 17E061000 SAFETY RECALL
99 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 19, 2017
Safety Issue:

Accessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, sold for installation on 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and SRT vehicles. The supercharger mounting bracket may contact and damage the ABS line, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.

Potential Risk:
A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
ATI will notify owners and will replace the supercharger brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact ATI customer service at 1-913-338-2886.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Notice Date: Dec 12, 2017
Recall Date: Oct 19, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 16V814000 SAFETY RECALL
30.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 10, 2016
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 10, 2016, to April 28, 2016 and equipped with a 3.6L engine built at the Saltillo engine plant. During the assembly of the engine, the fuel rail crossover tube may have been damaged, which, over time, may result in a fuel leak.

Potential Risk:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly for damage to the fuel rail crossover tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S85.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: S85
Notice Date: Dec 23, 2016
Recall Date: Nov 10, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 16V249000 SAFETY RECALL
32.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2016
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured May 15, 2015 to February 19, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock solenoid may have a loose electrical connection which could result in a loss of solenoid function.

Potential Risk:
If the solenoid loses function, the transmission may lock in the Park or Neutral position when the vehicle comes to a stop, possibly rendering the vehicle disabled in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S28.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: S28
Notice Date: May 27, 2016
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 16V168000 SAFETY RECALL
21.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 23, 2016
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.

Potential Risk:
A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: S16
Notice Date: May 12, 2016
Recall Date: Mar 23, 2016

Consumer Complaints

413 Complaints
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11282018 Other
Nov 24, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

WITHIN 12 HOURS,VEHICLE RADIO SPEAKERS STOPPED WORKING. WE DROVE TO JEEP DEALERSHIP AND HAD TO SCHEDULE AN APPT. NOW THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THERE IS NO INSTRUMENTATION LIGHTING AL ALL. THIS IS AFTER TAKING TO SAME JEEP DEALER TO SATISFY THE 2 OPEN RECALLS, RECEIVED BACK ON A MONDAY AND NOT DRIVEN UNTIL SATURDAY. SUNDAY AM VEHICLE IS INOPERABLE

Corrective Action:

WITHIN 12 HOURS,VEHICLE RADIO SPEAKERS STOPPED WORKING. WE DROVE TO JEEP DEALERSHIP AND HAD TO SCHEDULE AN APPT. NOW THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THERE IS NO INSTRUMENTATION LIGHTING AL ALL. THIS IS AFTER TAKING TO SAME JEEP DEALER TO SATISFY THE 2 OPEN RECALLS, RECEIVED BACK ON A MONDAY AND NOT DRIVEN UNTIL SATURDAY. SUNDAY AM VEHICLE IS INOPERABLE

Additional Notes:

WITHIN 12 HOURS,VEHICLE RADIO SPEAKERS STOPPED WORKING. WE DROVE TO JEEP DEALERSHIP AND HAD TO SCHEDULE AN APPT. NOW THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THERE IS NO INSTRUMENTATION LIGHTING AL ALL. THIS IS AFTER TAKING TO SAME JEEP DEALER TO SATISFY THE 2 OPEN RECALLS, RECEIVED BACK ON A MONDAY AND NOT DRIVEN UNTIL SATURDAY. SUNDAY AM VEHICLE IS INOPERABLE

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11282018
Notice Date: Nov 24, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 24, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11281024 Other
Nov 19, 2019
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

I PURCHASED MY JEEP USED IN APRIL OF 2019. ON 2 OCCASIONS SO FAR, WHILE COMING TO A STOP THE ENGINE CUTS OUT. IT TAKES ABOUT 10-15 MINUTES TO GET IT RESTARTED. THIS HAS HAPPENED BOTH TIMES WHILE STOPPING AT A LIGHT IN BUSY TRAFFIC. I HAVE SEEN OVER 30 COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM ON WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM. ALL REPORTED STALLING OUT WHILE DECELERATING THE VEHICLE. SOME REPORTED THAT IT STALLS WHILE DECELERATING WHILE TAKING A RIGHT TURN, FOR EXAMPLE, WHILE ENTERING A HIGHWAY OFF-RAMP. THE FIRST TIME MY CAR STALLED I WAS NOT TURNING. THE SECOND, I WAS DECELERATING WHILE TAKING A RIGHT TURN. THIS CAUSES A HUGE SAFELY CONCERN THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY JEEP. MY CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 65K MILES.

Corrective Action:

I PURCHASED MY JEEP USED IN APRIL OF 2019. ON 2 OCCASIONS SO FAR, WHILE COMING TO A STOP THE ENGINE CUTS OUT. IT TAKES ABOUT 10-15 MINUTES TO GET IT RESTARTED. THIS HAS HAPPENED BOTH TIMES WHILE STOPPING AT A LIGHT IN BUSY TRAFFIC. I HAVE SEEN OVER 30 COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM ON WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM. ALL REPORTED STALLING OUT WHILE DECELERATING THE VEHICLE. SOME REPORTED THAT IT STALLS WHILE DECELERATING WHILE TAKING A RIGHT TURN, FOR EXAMPLE, WHILE ENTERING A HIGHWAY OFF-RAMP. THE FIRST TIME MY CAR STALLED I WAS NOT TURNING. THE SECOND, I WAS DECELERATING WHILE TAKING A RIGHT TURN. THIS CAUSES A HUGE SAFELY CONCERN THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY JEEP. MY CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 65K MILES.

Additional Notes:

I PURCHASED MY JEEP USED IN APRIL OF 2019. ON 2 OCCASIONS SO FAR, WHILE COMING TO A STOP THE ENGINE CUTS OUT. IT TAKES ABOUT 10-15 MINUTES TO GET IT RESTARTED. THIS HAS HAPPENED BOTH TIMES WHILE STOPPING AT A LIGHT IN BUSY TRAFFIC. I HAVE SEEN OVER 30 COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM ON WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM. ALL REPORTED STALLING OUT WHILE DECELERATING THE VEHICLE. SOME REPORTED THAT IT STALLS WHILE DECELERATING WHILE TAKING A RIGHT TURN, FOR EXAMPLE, WHILE ENTERING A HIGHWAY OFF-RAMP. THE FIRST TIME MY CAR STALLED I WAS NOT TURNING. THE SECOND, I WAS DECELERATING WHILE TAKING A RIGHT TURN. THIS CAUSES A HUGE SAFELY CONCERN THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY JEEP. MY CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 65K MILES.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11281024
Notice Date: Nov 19, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11280964 Other
Nov 18, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER FOR A QUARTER SECOND, AND THEN WORK FINE FOR A FEW MINUTES DURING NIGHT DRIVING. THIS OCCURS ON AVERAGE OF ABOUT ONCE EVERY 4 MINUTES OF DRIVING WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON. ACCORDING TO JEEP FORUMS ONLINE, THIS HAS BEEN A KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE IN GRAND CHEROKEES. DURING NIGHT TRIPS IN RURAL AREAS, I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS ISSUE COULD BECOME MORE DETRIMENTAL. THERE ARE NO STREETLIGHTS, AND MANY WHITETAIL DEER AND OTHER HAZARDS ARE MADE UNAVOIDABLE WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS, OR WITH DISTRACTION CAUSED BY THIS FLICKERING. THIS HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF SPEED, TURNING, OR ELECTRONICS TURNED ON. IT IS EVEN MORE FRUSTRATING THAT REPLICATING THIS ISSUE IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE DURING THE DAYTIME (WHEN MECHANICS ARE WORKING).

Corrective Action:

THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER FOR A QUARTER SECOND, AND THEN WORK FINE FOR A FEW MINUTES DURING NIGHT DRIVING. THIS OCCURS ON AVERAGE OF ABOUT ONCE EVERY 4 MINUTES OF DRIVING WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON. ACCORDING TO JEEP FORUMS ONLINE, THIS HAS BEEN A KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE IN GRAND CHEROKEES. DURING NIGHT TRIPS IN RURAL AREAS, I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS ISSUE COULD BECOME MORE DETRIMENTAL. THERE ARE NO STREETLIGHTS, AND MANY WHITETAIL DEER AND OTHER HAZARDS ARE MADE UNAVOIDABLE WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS, OR WITH DISTRACTION CAUSED BY THIS FLICKERING. THIS HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF SPEED, TURNING, OR ELECTRONICS TURNED ON. IT IS EVEN MORE FRUSTRATING THAT REPLICATING THIS ISSUE IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE DURING THE DAYTIME (WHEN MECHANICS ARE WORKING).

Additional Notes:

THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER FOR A QUARTER SECOND, AND THEN WORK FINE FOR A FEW MINUTES DURING NIGHT DRIVING. THIS OCCURS ON AVERAGE OF ABOUT ONCE EVERY 4 MINUTES OF DRIVING WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON. ACCORDING TO JEEP FORUMS ONLINE, THIS HAS BEEN A KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE IN GRAND CHEROKEES. DURING NIGHT TRIPS IN RURAL AREAS, I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS ISSUE COULD BECOME MORE DETRIMENTAL. THERE ARE NO STREETLIGHTS, AND MANY WHITETAIL DEER AND OTHER HAZARDS ARE MADE UNAVOIDABLE WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS, OR WITH DISTRACTION CAUSED BY THIS FLICKERING. THIS HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF SPEED, TURNING, OR ELECTRONICS TURNED ON. IT IS EVEN MORE FRUSTRATING THAT REPLICATING THIS ISSUE IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE DURING THE DAYTIME (WHEN MECHANICS ARE WORKING).

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11280964
Notice Date: Nov 18, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 18, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11280964 Other
Nov 18, 2019
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER FOR A QUARTER SECOND, AND THEN WORK FINE FOR A FEW MINUTES DURING NIGHT DRIVING. THIS OCCURS ON AVERAGE OF ABOUT ONCE EVERY 4 MINUTES OF DRIVING WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON. ACCORDING TO JEEP FORUMS ONLINE, THIS HAS BEEN A KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE IN GRAND CHEROKEES. DURING NIGHT TRIPS IN RURAL AREAS, I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS ISSUE COULD BECOME MORE DETRIMENTAL. THERE ARE NO STREETLIGHTS, AND MANY WHITETAIL DEER AND OTHER HAZARDS ARE MADE UNAVOIDABLE WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS, OR WITH DISTRACTION CAUSED BY THIS FLICKERING. THIS HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF SPEED, TURNING, OR ELECTRONICS TURNED ON. IT IS EVEN MORE FRUSTRATING THAT REPLICATING THIS ISSUE IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE DURING THE DAYTIME (WHEN MECHANICS ARE WORKING).

Corrective Action:

THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER FOR A QUARTER SECOND, AND THEN WORK FINE FOR A FEW MINUTES DURING NIGHT DRIVING. THIS OCCURS ON AVERAGE OF ABOUT ONCE EVERY 4 MINUTES OF DRIVING WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON. ACCORDING TO JEEP FORUMS ONLINE, THIS HAS BEEN A KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE IN GRAND CHEROKEES. DURING NIGHT TRIPS IN RURAL AREAS, I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS ISSUE COULD BECOME MORE DETRIMENTAL. THERE ARE NO STREETLIGHTS, AND MANY WHITETAIL DEER AND OTHER HAZARDS ARE MADE UNAVOIDABLE WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS, OR WITH DISTRACTION CAUSED BY THIS FLICKERING. THIS HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF SPEED, TURNING, OR ELECTRONICS TURNED ON. IT IS EVEN MORE FRUSTRATING THAT REPLICATING THIS ISSUE IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE DURING THE DAYTIME (WHEN MECHANICS ARE WORKING).

Additional Notes:

THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER FOR A QUARTER SECOND, AND THEN WORK FINE FOR A FEW MINUTES DURING NIGHT DRIVING. THIS OCCURS ON AVERAGE OF ABOUT ONCE EVERY 4 MINUTES OF DRIVING WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON. ACCORDING TO JEEP FORUMS ONLINE, THIS HAS BEEN A KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE IN GRAND CHEROKEES. DURING NIGHT TRIPS IN RURAL AREAS, I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS ISSUE COULD BECOME MORE DETRIMENTAL. THERE ARE NO STREETLIGHTS, AND MANY WHITETAIL DEER AND OTHER HAZARDS ARE MADE UNAVOIDABLE WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS, OR WITH DISTRACTION CAUSED BY THIS FLICKERING. THIS HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF SPEED, TURNING, OR ELECTRONICS TURNED ON. IT IS EVEN MORE FRUSTRATING THAT REPLICATING THIS ISSUE IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE DURING THE DAYTIME (WHEN MECHANICS ARE WORKING).

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11280964
Notice Date: Nov 18, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 18, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11280276 Other
Nov 15, 2019
Defect Description:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SUDDENLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER RETRIEVED THE BLACK BOX AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,848. AP*MP CONSUMER STATES THAT INCIDENT HAPPENED AFTER COMING OUT OF A CAR WASH. CONSUMER STATES THAT FOOT WAS NOT ON THE GAS WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND SMASHED INTO THE FENCE. WHEN VEHICLE HIT THE FENCE IT STARTED REVVING UP BEFORE SLOWING DOWN TO A NORMAL IDLE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TILTON AUTO BODY WHERE THE DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED. IT WAS THEN TAKEN TO TILTON AUTO SERVE (TILTON, NH) FOR FRONT END ALIGNMENT. MANUFACTURER ANALYZED BLACK BOX AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO ISSUES WITH THE THROTTLE SYSTEM OR ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY. *DL PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SUDDENLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER RETRIEVED THE BLACK BOX AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,848. AP*MP CONSUMER STATES THAT INCIDENT HAPPENED AFTER COMING OUT OF A CAR WASH. CONSUMER STATES THAT FOOT WAS NOT ON THE GAS WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND SMASHED INTO THE FENCE. WHEN VEHICLE HIT THE FENCE IT STARTED REVVING UP BEFORE SLOWING DOWN TO A NORMAL IDLE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TILTON AUTO BODY WHERE THE DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED. IT WAS THEN TAKEN TO TILTON AUTO SERVE (TILTON, NH) FOR FRONT END ALIGNMENT. MANUFACTURER ANALYZED BLACK BOX AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO ISSUES WITH THE THROTTLE SYSTEM OR ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY. *DL PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SUDDENLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER RETRIEVED THE BLACK BOX AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,848. AP*MP CONSUMER STATES THAT INCIDENT HAPPENED AFTER COMING OUT OF A CAR WASH. CONSUMER STATES THAT FOOT WAS NOT ON THE GAS WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND SMASHED INTO THE FENCE. WHEN VEHICLE HIT THE FENCE IT STARTED REVVING UP BEFORE SLOWING DOWN TO A NORMAL IDLE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TILTON AUTO BODY WHERE THE DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED. IT WAS THEN TAKEN TO TILTON AUTO SERVE (TILTON, NH) FOR FRONT END ALIGNMENT. MANUFACTURER ANALYZED BLACK BOX AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO ISSUES WITH THE THROTTLE SYSTEM OR ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY. *DL PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11280276
Notice Date: Nov 15, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11278115 Other
Nov 4, 2019
Defect Description:

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND OCCUPIED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEAD REST EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT OCCURRING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIELDS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE SANFORD (750 TOWNE CENTER BLVD, SANFORD, FL 32771, (407) 878-7710), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 68052758. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,880. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND OCCUPIED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEAD REST EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT OCCURRING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIELDS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE SANFORD (750 TOWNE CENTER BLVD, SANFORD, FL 32771, (407) 878-7710), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 68052758. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,880. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND OCCUPIED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEAD REST EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT OCCURRING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIELDS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE SANFORD (750 TOWNE CENTER BLVD, SANFORD, FL 32771, (407) 878-7710), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 68052758. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,880. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11278115
Notice Date: Nov 4, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11278115 Other
Nov 4, 2019
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND OCCUPIED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEAD REST EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT OCCURRING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIELDS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE SANFORD (750 TOWNE CENTER BLVD, SANFORD, FL 32771, (407) 878-7710), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 68052758. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,880. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND OCCUPIED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEAD REST EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT OCCURRING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIELDS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE SANFORD (750 TOWNE CENTER BLVD, SANFORD, FL 32771, (407) 878-7710), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 68052758. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,880. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND OCCUPIED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEAD REST EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT OCCURRING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIELDS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE SANFORD (750 TOWNE CENTER BLVD, SANFORD, FL 32771, (407) 878-7710), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 68052758. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,880. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11278115
Notice Date: Nov 4, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11277716 Other
Nov 2, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND APPARENTLY MY BATTERY IN MY KEYFOB WENT DEAD. MY ENGINE STOPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND IF I WON'T HAVE HAD JUST BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY I WOULD HAVE BEEN STRANDED. THERE IS NO WAY TO START THE ENGINE WITH KEY

Corrective Action:

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND APPARENTLY MY BATTERY IN MY KEYFOB WENT DEAD. MY ENGINE STOPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND IF I WON'T HAVE HAD JUST BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY I WOULD HAVE BEEN STRANDED. THERE IS NO WAY TO START THE ENGINE WITH KEY

Additional Notes:

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND APPARENTLY MY BATTERY IN MY KEYFOB WENT DEAD. MY ENGINE STOPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND IF I WON'T HAVE HAD JUST BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY I WOULD HAVE BEEN STRANDED. THERE IS NO WAY TO START THE ENGINE WITH KEY

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11277716
Notice Date: Nov 2, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 2, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11277716 Other
Nov 2, 2019
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND APPARENTLY MY BATTERY IN MY KEYFOB WENT DEAD. MY ENGINE STOPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND IF I WON'T HAVE HAD JUST BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY I WOULD HAVE BEEN STRANDED. THERE IS NO WAY TO START THE ENGINE WITH KEY

Corrective Action:

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND APPARENTLY MY BATTERY IN MY KEYFOB WENT DEAD. MY ENGINE STOPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND IF I WON'T HAVE HAD JUST BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY I WOULD HAVE BEEN STRANDED. THERE IS NO WAY TO START THE ENGINE WITH KEY

Additional Notes:

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND APPARENTLY MY BATTERY IN MY KEYFOB WENT DEAD. MY ENGINE STOPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND IF I WON'T HAVE HAD JUST BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY I WOULD HAVE BEEN STRANDED. THERE IS NO WAY TO START THE ENGINE WITH KEY

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11277716
Notice Date: Nov 2, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 2, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11277716 Other
Nov 2, 2019
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND APPARENTLY MY BATTERY IN MY KEYFOB WENT DEAD. MY ENGINE STOPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND IF I WON'T HAVE HAD JUST BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY I WOULD HAVE BEEN STRANDED. THERE IS NO WAY TO START THE ENGINE WITH KEY

Corrective Action:

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND APPARENTLY MY BATTERY IN MY KEYFOB WENT DEAD. MY ENGINE STOPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND IF I WON'T HAVE HAD JUST BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY I WOULD HAVE BEEN STRANDED. THERE IS NO WAY TO START THE ENGINE WITH KEY

Additional Notes:

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND APPARENTLY MY BATTERY IN MY KEYFOB WENT DEAD. MY ENGINE STOPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND IF I WON'T HAVE HAD JUST BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY I WOULD HAVE BEEN STRANDED. THERE IS NO WAY TO START THE ENGINE WITH KEY

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11277716
Notice Date: Nov 2, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 2, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11269020 Other
Oct 16, 2019
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

SHIFTER LIGHTS DONT TURN ON. SERVICE SHIFTER LIGHT WARNING BUT DEALER SAYS ITS NOT COVERED UP WARRENTY

Corrective Action:

SHIFTER LIGHTS DONT TURN ON. SERVICE SHIFTER LIGHT WARNING BUT DEALER SAYS ITS NOT COVERED UP WARRENTY

Additional Notes:

SHIFTER LIGHTS DONT TURN ON. SERVICE SHIFTER LIGHT WARNING BUT DEALER SAYS ITS NOT COVERED UP WARRENTY

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11269020
Notice Date: Oct 16, 2019
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11256829 Other
Sep 20, 2019
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

IN 2019 JEEP ROLLED OUT AN APPROVED EMISSIONS MODIFICATION (AEM) PROGRAM AS PART OF A EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE SETTLEMENT WITH REGULATORY AUTHORITIES. THIS SOFTWARE FLASH/RE-PROGRAM HAS MADE AN OTHERWISE SAFE CAR UNSAFE. AT LOW ENGINE TEMPERATURES (COLD START) THE VEHICLE HAS VERY LITTLE POWER TO ACCELERATE THROUGH INTERSECTIONS, MAKE LEFT TURNS, MOVE OUT OF THE WAY IF SOMEONE IS APPROACHING FROM A HIGH RATE OF SPEED FROM BEHIND AT A STOPLIGHT. JEEP HAS ACKNOWLEDGE THIS ISSUE AND HAVE NOTED THEY ARE WORKING ON A FIX, BUT HAVE NOT OFFERED ACCOMMODATIONS TO ENSURE ONE HAS A SAFE CAR TO DRIVE WHEN THEY SPEND MONTHS DEVELOPING A FIX. IT IS A HAZARD, HAS RESULTED IN SEVERAL NEAR-MISS SITUATIONS, AND THEY NEED TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO ENSURING THEIR CUSTOMERS SAFETY.

Corrective Action:

IN 2019 JEEP ROLLED OUT AN APPROVED EMISSIONS MODIFICATION (AEM) PROGRAM AS PART OF A EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE SETTLEMENT WITH REGULATORY AUTHORITIES. THIS SOFTWARE FLASH/RE-PROGRAM HAS MADE AN OTHERWISE SAFE CAR UNSAFE. AT LOW ENGINE TEMPERATURES (COLD START) THE VEHICLE HAS VERY LITTLE POWER TO ACCELERATE THROUGH INTERSECTIONS, MAKE LEFT TURNS, MOVE OUT OF THE WAY IF SOMEONE IS APPROACHING FROM A HIGH RATE OF SPEED FROM BEHIND AT A STOPLIGHT. JEEP HAS ACKNOWLEDGE THIS ISSUE AND HAVE NOTED THEY ARE WORKING ON A FIX, BUT HAVE NOT OFFERED ACCOMMODATIONS TO ENSURE ONE HAS A SAFE CAR TO DRIVE WHEN THEY SPEND MONTHS DEVELOPING A FIX. IT IS A HAZARD, HAS RESULTED IN SEVERAL NEAR-MISS SITUATIONS, AND THEY NEED TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO ENSURING THEIR CUSTOMERS SAFETY.

Additional Notes:

IN 2019 JEEP ROLLED OUT AN APPROVED EMISSIONS MODIFICATION (AEM) PROGRAM AS PART OF A EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE SETTLEMENT WITH REGULATORY AUTHORITIES. THIS SOFTWARE FLASH/RE-PROGRAM HAS MADE AN OTHERWISE SAFE CAR UNSAFE. AT LOW ENGINE TEMPERATURES (COLD START) THE VEHICLE HAS VERY LITTLE POWER TO ACCELERATE THROUGH INTERSECTIONS, MAKE LEFT TURNS, MOVE OUT OF THE WAY IF SOMEONE IS APPROACHING FROM A HIGH RATE OF SPEED FROM BEHIND AT A STOPLIGHT. JEEP HAS ACKNOWLEDGE THIS ISSUE AND HAVE NOTED THEY ARE WORKING ON A FIX, BUT HAVE NOT OFFERED ACCOMMODATIONS TO ENSURE ONE HAS A SAFE CAR TO DRIVE WHEN THEY SPEND MONTHS DEVELOPING A FIX. IT IS A HAZARD, HAS RESULTED IN SEVERAL NEAR-MISS SITUATIONS, AND THEY NEED TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO ENSURING THEIR CUSTOMERS SAFETY.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11256829
Notice Date: Sep 20, 2019
Recall Date: Sep 20, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11256829 Other
Sep 20, 2019
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

IN 2019 JEEP ROLLED OUT AN APPROVED EMISSIONS MODIFICATION (AEM) PROGRAM AS PART OF A EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE SETTLEMENT WITH REGULATORY AUTHORITIES. THIS SOFTWARE FLASH/RE-PROGRAM HAS MADE AN OTHERWISE SAFE CAR UNSAFE. AT LOW ENGINE TEMPERATURES (COLD START) THE VEHICLE HAS VERY LITTLE POWER TO ACCELERATE THROUGH INTERSECTIONS, MAKE LEFT TURNS, MOVE OUT OF THE WAY IF SOMEONE IS APPROACHING FROM A HIGH RATE OF SPEED FROM BEHIND AT A STOPLIGHT. JEEP HAS ACKNOWLEDGE THIS ISSUE AND HAVE NOTED THEY ARE WORKING ON A FIX, BUT HAVE NOT OFFERED ACCOMMODATIONS TO ENSURE ONE HAS A SAFE CAR TO DRIVE WHEN THEY SPEND MONTHS DEVELOPING A FIX. IT IS A HAZARD, HAS RESULTED IN SEVERAL NEAR-MISS SITUATIONS, AND THEY NEED TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO ENSURING THEIR CUSTOMERS SAFETY.

Corrective Action:

IN 2019 JEEP ROLLED OUT AN APPROVED EMISSIONS MODIFICATION (AEM) PROGRAM AS PART OF A EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE SETTLEMENT WITH REGULATORY AUTHORITIES. THIS SOFTWARE FLASH/RE-PROGRAM HAS MADE AN OTHERWISE SAFE CAR UNSAFE. AT LOW ENGINE TEMPERATURES (COLD START) THE VEHICLE HAS VERY LITTLE POWER TO ACCELERATE THROUGH INTERSECTIONS, MAKE LEFT TURNS, MOVE OUT OF THE WAY IF SOMEONE IS APPROACHING FROM A HIGH RATE OF SPEED FROM BEHIND AT A STOPLIGHT. JEEP HAS ACKNOWLEDGE THIS ISSUE AND HAVE NOTED THEY ARE WORKING ON A FIX, BUT HAVE NOT OFFERED ACCOMMODATIONS TO ENSURE ONE HAS A SAFE CAR TO DRIVE WHEN THEY SPEND MONTHS DEVELOPING A FIX. IT IS A HAZARD, HAS RESULTED IN SEVERAL NEAR-MISS SITUATIONS, AND THEY NEED TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO ENSURING THEIR CUSTOMERS SAFETY.

Additional Notes:

IN 2019 JEEP ROLLED OUT AN APPROVED EMISSIONS MODIFICATION (AEM) PROGRAM AS PART OF A EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE SETTLEMENT WITH REGULATORY AUTHORITIES. THIS SOFTWARE FLASH/RE-PROGRAM HAS MADE AN OTHERWISE SAFE CAR UNSAFE. AT LOW ENGINE TEMPERATURES (COLD START) THE VEHICLE HAS VERY LITTLE POWER TO ACCELERATE THROUGH INTERSECTIONS, MAKE LEFT TURNS, MOVE OUT OF THE WAY IF SOMEONE IS APPROACHING FROM A HIGH RATE OF SPEED FROM BEHIND AT A STOPLIGHT. JEEP HAS ACKNOWLEDGE THIS ISSUE AND HAVE NOTED THEY ARE WORKING ON A FIX, BUT HAVE NOT OFFERED ACCOMMODATIONS TO ENSURE ONE HAS A SAFE CAR TO DRIVE WHEN THEY SPEND MONTHS DEVELOPING A FIX. IT IS A HAZARD, HAS RESULTED IN SEVERAL NEAR-MISS SITUATIONS, AND THEY NEED TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO ENSURING THEIR CUSTOMERS SAFETY.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11256829
Notice Date: Sep 20, 2019
Recall Date: Sep 20, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11243443 Other
Aug 13, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Potential Consequences:

WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON FWY 4 THE TRUCK WIPERS SUDDENLY START WORKING AND FEEL LIKE THE TRUCK LOST POWER AND KIND OF DRIVE HARD I TRIED TURN OFF WIPERS BUT PANEL TURN ON CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, STABILITY CONTROL INOPERABLE, WARNING LIGHT, ANTI SLIP. SO I SCANNED WITH MODULE FIXD AND SHOWS CODE U0212 LOST COMM WITH SCM. SO I TOWED TO THE DEALER AND OBVIOUSLY THEY SAID THEY HAVE TO KEEP THE TRUCK OVERNIGHT CAUSE THEY NEVER SEEN SOMETHING LIKE THAT. WHEN FOR SEVERAL YEARS JEEP HAVE THIS PROBLEM. SPECIFICALLY WITH THE (SCCM). I FEEL THEY MOST BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MY EXPENSES.

Corrective Action:

WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON FWY 4 THE TRUCK WIPERS SUDDENLY START WORKING AND FEEL LIKE THE TRUCK LOST POWER AND KIND OF DRIVE HARD I TRIED TURN OFF WIPERS BUT PANEL TURN ON CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, STABILITY CONTROL INOPERABLE, WARNING LIGHT, ANTI SLIP. SO I SCANNED WITH MODULE FIXD AND SHOWS CODE U0212 LOST COMM WITH SCM. SO I TOWED TO THE DEALER AND OBVIOUSLY THEY SAID THEY HAVE TO KEEP THE TRUCK OVERNIGHT CAUSE THEY NEVER SEEN SOMETHING LIKE THAT. WHEN FOR SEVERAL YEARS JEEP HAVE THIS PROBLEM. SPECIFICALLY WITH THE (SCCM). I FEEL THEY MOST BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MY EXPENSES.

Additional Notes:

WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON FWY 4 THE TRUCK WIPERS SUDDENLY START WORKING AND FEEL LIKE THE TRUCK LOST POWER AND KIND OF DRIVE HARD I TRIED TURN OFF WIPERS BUT PANEL TURN ON CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, STABILITY CONTROL INOPERABLE, WARNING LIGHT, ANTI SLIP. SO I SCANNED WITH MODULE FIXD AND SHOWS CODE U0212 LOST COMM WITH SCM. SO I TOWED TO THE DEALER AND OBVIOUSLY THEY SAID THEY HAVE TO KEEP THE TRUCK OVERNIGHT CAUSE THEY NEVER SEEN SOMETHING LIKE THAT. WHEN FOR SEVERAL YEARS JEEP HAVE THIS PROBLEM. SPECIFICALLY WITH THE (SCCM). I FEEL THEY MOST BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MY EXPENSES.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11243443
Notice Date: Aug 13, 2019
Recall Date: Aug 13, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11243443 Other
Aug 13, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON FWY 4 THE TRUCK WIPERS SUDDENLY START WORKING AND FEEL LIKE THE TRUCK LOST POWER AND KIND OF DRIVE HARD I TRIED TURN OFF WIPERS BUT PANEL TURN ON CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, STABILITY CONTROL INOPERABLE, WARNING LIGHT, ANTI SLIP. SO I SCANNED WITH MODULE FIXD AND SHOWS CODE U0212 LOST COMM WITH SCM. SO I TOWED TO THE DEALER AND OBVIOUSLY THEY SAID THEY HAVE TO KEEP THE TRUCK OVERNIGHT CAUSE THEY NEVER SEEN SOMETHING LIKE THAT. WHEN FOR SEVERAL YEARS JEEP HAVE THIS PROBLEM. SPECIFICALLY WITH THE (SCCM). I FEEL THEY MOST BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MY EXPENSES.

Corrective Action:

WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON FWY 4 THE TRUCK WIPERS SUDDENLY START WORKING AND FEEL LIKE THE TRUCK LOST POWER AND KIND OF DRIVE HARD I TRIED TURN OFF WIPERS BUT PANEL TURN ON CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, STABILITY CONTROL INOPERABLE, WARNING LIGHT, ANTI SLIP. SO I SCANNED WITH MODULE FIXD AND SHOWS CODE U0212 LOST COMM WITH SCM. SO I TOWED TO THE DEALER AND OBVIOUSLY THEY SAID THEY HAVE TO KEEP THE TRUCK OVERNIGHT CAUSE THEY NEVER SEEN SOMETHING LIKE THAT. WHEN FOR SEVERAL YEARS JEEP HAVE THIS PROBLEM. SPECIFICALLY WITH THE (SCCM). I FEEL THEY MOST BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MY EXPENSES.

Additional Notes:

WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON FWY 4 THE TRUCK WIPERS SUDDENLY START WORKING AND FEEL LIKE THE TRUCK LOST POWER AND KIND OF DRIVE HARD I TRIED TURN OFF WIPERS BUT PANEL TURN ON CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, STABILITY CONTROL INOPERABLE, WARNING LIGHT, ANTI SLIP. SO I SCANNED WITH MODULE FIXD AND SHOWS CODE U0212 LOST COMM WITH SCM. SO I TOWED TO THE DEALER AND OBVIOUSLY THEY SAID THEY HAVE TO KEEP THE TRUCK OVERNIGHT CAUSE THEY NEVER SEEN SOMETHING LIKE THAT. WHEN FOR SEVERAL YEARS JEEP HAVE THIS PROBLEM. SPECIFICALLY WITH THE (SCCM). I FEEL THEY MOST BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MY EXPENSES.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11243443
Notice Date: Aug 13, 2019
Recall Date: Aug 13, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11243443 Other
Aug 13, 2019
Defect Description:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Consequences:

WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON FWY 4 THE TRUCK WIPERS SUDDENLY START WORKING AND FEEL LIKE THE TRUCK LOST POWER AND KIND OF DRIVE HARD I TRIED TURN OFF WIPERS BUT PANEL TURN ON CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, STABILITY CONTROL INOPERABLE, WARNING LIGHT, ANTI SLIP. SO I SCANNED WITH MODULE FIXD AND SHOWS CODE U0212 LOST COMM WITH SCM. SO I TOWED TO THE DEALER AND OBVIOUSLY THEY SAID THEY HAVE TO KEEP THE TRUCK OVERNIGHT CAUSE THEY NEVER SEEN SOMETHING LIKE THAT. WHEN FOR SEVERAL YEARS JEEP HAVE THIS PROBLEM. SPECIFICALLY WITH THE (SCCM). I FEEL THEY MOST BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MY EXPENSES.

Corrective Action:

WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON FWY 4 THE TRUCK WIPERS SUDDENLY START WORKING AND FEEL LIKE THE TRUCK LOST POWER AND KIND OF DRIVE HARD I TRIED TURN OFF WIPERS BUT PANEL TURN ON CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, STABILITY CONTROL INOPERABLE, WARNING LIGHT, ANTI SLIP. SO I SCANNED WITH MODULE FIXD AND SHOWS CODE U0212 LOST COMM WITH SCM. SO I TOWED TO THE DEALER AND OBVIOUSLY THEY SAID THEY HAVE TO KEEP THE TRUCK OVERNIGHT CAUSE THEY NEVER SEEN SOMETHING LIKE THAT. WHEN FOR SEVERAL YEARS JEEP HAVE THIS PROBLEM. SPECIFICALLY WITH THE (SCCM). I FEEL THEY MOST BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MY EXPENSES.

Additional Notes:

WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON FWY 4 THE TRUCK WIPERS SUDDENLY START WORKING AND FEEL LIKE THE TRUCK LOST POWER AND KIND OF DRIVE HARD I TRIED TURN OFF WIPERS BUT PANEL TURN ON CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, STABILITY CONTROL INOPERABLE, WARNING LIGHT, ANTI SLIP. SO I SCANNED WITH MODULE FIXD AND SHOWS CODE U0212 LOST COMM WITH SCM. SO I TOWED TO THE DEALER AND OBVIOUSLY THEY SAID THEY HAVE TO KEEP THE TRUCK OVERNIGHT CAUSE THEY NEVER SEEN SOMETHING LIKE THAT. WHEN FOR SEVERAL YEARS JEEP HAVE THIS PROBLEM. SPECIFICALLY WITH THE (SCCM). I FEEL THEY MOST BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MY EXPENSES.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11243443
Notice Date: Aug 13, 2019
Recall Date: Aug 13, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11241259 Other
Aug 2, 2019
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

WHEEL WOBBLE STEERING PULLING TO SIDE WHILE DRIVING

Corrective Action:

WHEEL WOBBLE STEERING PULLING TO SIDE WHILE DRIVING

Additional Notes:

WHEEL WOBBLE STEERING PULLING TO SIDE WHILE DRIVING

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11241259
Notice Date: Aug 2, 2019
Recall Date: Aug 2, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11241259 Other
Aug 2, 2019
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

WHEEL WOBBLE STEERING PULLING TO SIDE WHILE DRIVING

Corrective Action:

WHEEL WOBBLE STEERING PULLING TO SIDE WHILE DRIVING

Additional Notes:

WHEEL WOBBLE STEERING PULLING TO SIDE WHILE DRIVING

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11241259
Notice Date: Aug 2, 2019
Recall Date: Aug 2, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11241259 Other
Aug 2, 2019
Defect Description:

WHEELS

Potential Consequences:

WHEEL WOBBLE STEERING PULLING TO SIDE WHILE DRIVING

Corrective Action:

WHEEL WOBBLE STEERING PULLING TO SIDE WHILE DRIVING

Additional Notes:

WHEEL WOBBLE STEERING PULLING TO SIDE WHILE DRIVING

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11241259
Notice Date: Aug 2, 2019
Recall Date: Aug 2, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11241264 Other
Aug 2, 2019
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

6.4L HEMI ENGINE KNOCK SMELLS LIKE BURNING COOLANT

Corrective Action:

6.4L HEMI ENGINE KNOCK SMELLS LIKE BURNING COOLANT

Additional Notes:

6.4L HEMI ENGINE KNOCK SMELLS LIKE BURNING COOLANT

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11241264
Notice Date: Aug 2, 2019
Recall Date: Aug 2, 2019

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