Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E022000 | BRAKE PARTS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 7440 | 03/20/2006 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/13/2006 | 03/13/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain ford, daimlerchrysler, and jeep passenger vehicles. these brake cylinders were sold under the brand names of napa, raybestos, aimco, ac delco, carquest, bendix, and wagner. only products that were manufactured from july 27, 2005 through january 17, 2006 (date codes 0529 through 0602) are subject to this recall. when subject to very cold temperatures, an internal seal in the master cylinder could lose flexibility and may cause brake fluid to leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distance, which can result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Affinia (brake parts, inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2006. owners can contact affina group customer service at 1-800-323-0354. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, raybestos, ac delco, aimco, carquest, and bendix brake hydraulic master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler or ford vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 0500401 | 06/08/2001 | 621884 | Some vehicles may exhibit minor brake pedal / disc brake rotor pulsation at highway speeds when braking. *tt | 10/03/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 11/15/2004 | 21500 | 10 | 06/06/2003 |
| Had problems w/ front end shaking violently when i hit a bump, changed lanes or put on the brakes at freeway speeds. thought it was a brakes or alignment problem, but after having brakes replaced and the alignment checked, i resorted to going to the jeep dealership. after dealer replicated the symptoms, informed me of a technical service bulletin from last year and then replaced the entire suspension system under warranty. (note: the car had 18,000 miles on it at the time.) the symptoms are returning less than a year later. this should be covered under a recall.*ak | |||
| 05/26/2003 | 23400 | 1 | 09/19/2001 |
| Consumer was having brake problems. also s while driving stepped on the brakes and they did no work. dealer was contacted and stated that the brakes got too hot and that they could'n do any thing about it.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 03/16/2004 | 26521 | 1 | 07/14/2002 |
| I usually drive back roads under 50 miles per hour. my husband had taken my 2001 jeep cherokee sport on the interstate and a car switched lanes infront of us causing him to have to brake quickly. the front of my car shook so hard we almost went into a jersey wall. until that vehicle was under 40 miles per hour the front end was shaking so violently it was barely controlable. if i would have been driving it may very well have caused a serious accident. the problem with my vehicle was covered under service bulletin 0500401. what we experienced was not minor pulsation. the front rotor was visibly warped! when i called jeep customer service about the problem they admitted that they were aware that the front rotors would warp under conditions of high heat or high road salt use. this was not a recall nor did they offer to meet part of the cost of repair ($700). but the composite of the brake rotor has since been changed so that this problem no longer happens. we were lucky to not have a vehicle in the lane next to us and we were lucky not to have hit the jersey wall. i wanted to make you aware of this because the next person may not be so lucky. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 11/21/2001 | 1 | ||
| Don't buy a jeep! piece of junk. since i have owned mine the following has broke radiator, seat track, power window motor, brakes, blowout, transmission, headlight covers dulled, multiple rear light outages, inside lights out. *tr | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Consumer concern about brakes on 2001 jeep cherokee laredo. *bf when the brakes were applied the vehicle shook. the vehicle has been taken tot he dealer several times for repair but the problem always resurfaces. *nm | |||
| 05/15/2004 | 18200 | 5 | 06/05/2001 |
| This is a serious problem that jeep knows about, but i don't think they know how to fix it. it's commonly referred to as the death wobble -- and i gather that it might be more common amongst jeeps that are lifted, though mine has not been lifted. saturday, may 15, 2004. driving at freeway speed. veered into left lane to avoid cars that were slowing in my lane. i stepped on the brake as i moved into the left lane. steering wheel and whole front of car shook violently to the point it felt that it was going to fall apart. took foot off gas/brake and as the car slowed down it stopped shaking after about 5-10 seconds. pulled into far left shoulder b/c i was shaken up, then proceeded home. i took the car to a brake shop. my car had 18,000 miles on it and yet the rotors were warped, so i had the rotors and brake pads replaced. tuesday, may 25, 2004. same freeway incident from above occurred. did some research on the internet and quickly found death wobble, on a variety of sites about jeeps. discovered problem might be an alignment problem, so i had my car aligned and the tires balanced. sunday, june 20, 2004. car shook again on freeway. had been told by a friend that turning the wheel slightly to the right might stop the shaking. i did this and the shaking stopped. saturday, july 03, 2004. car shook while going through 9th st. tunnel in washington dc. took car to rosenthal jeep. wrote lengthly description of the problem on the drop-off envelope. asked that they check out the entire front of the car. jeep replaced the steering damper -- which was leaking. saturday, july 10, 2004. car shook on freeway. called rosenthal jeep at 2:57pm. a woman in the service department listened to my problem, put me on hold and then put me into a male's voicemail. have yet to receive a return phone call. *la | |||
| 107000 | 1 | ||
| When brake pedal is depressed the entire vehicle shakes severely. cause unknown.*ak | |||
| 05/16/2003 | 10000 | 2 | 08/29/2001 |
| Front disc brake rotors are warping approximately every 10,000 miles. this causes the brake pedal to pulse and the steering wheel to rotate a few degrees left and right during braking. jeep's warranty specifically excludes brake rotors after 12,000 miles, leading me to the conclusion that they are aware that there is a design or material problem with the brake rotors. rotors should last longer than the brake pads. *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/03/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving 65 mph driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, causing the vehicle to hit a pole and role three times. vehicle landed upside down on an embankment. upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. the driver sustained back and neck injuries, and was transported by ambulance to hospital.*ak | |||
| 05/31/2002 | |||
| Vehicle was at dealer for brake service. mechanic determined that tie rod sleeve was disconnecting and had to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | |||
| I have been concerned about the braking system as the shoes were cracked and needed to be replaced at 5745 miles. at 12503 miles the rotors needed to be resurfaced. now at 15, 200 miles i still feel a vibration upon applying the brakes and the service department has been very patronizing. they state it's my tires. the goodyear tire dealer stated that if there is vibration upon applying the brakes it is not the tires but it is the brakes. the service department at action motors has been stalling me so that the car reaches 18000 miles and will be ineligible for the lemon law return. i believe there are other jeep owners with the same problem. i've spoken to several jeep owners and they stated they had the same problem.. unfortunately i did not get anyone's names and addresses but i believe that the nhtsa should investigate all the service records of the jeep cherokee to ascertain how many persons had problems with the braking system. thank you rosalie cicogna. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 3 | 09/01/2000 | |
| @ 3000 miles car shudders when braking, told operating to factory specs. independent mechanic said no, dealer turned rotors, @ 7500 problem recurred,@ 11,000 other dealer replaced rotors as originals were too warped to machine, @ 15,000 same problem, @ 18,000 dealer again machined rotors as a goodwill service. *ak | |||
| 01/18/2001 | 5 | ||
| While driving on highway at 70 mph and without warning, headlights went completely out causing poor visibility which resulted in an accident, consumer rearended another vehicle causing one injury, upon impact the airbags did not experience deployment, consumer had been to dealer several times due to taillights inoperable and headlamps inoperable prior to accident, dealer replaced fuses and found connector's loose. consumer states front end pulled to the left while driving, dealer found no problems. consumer states on normal braking, pedal goes to the floor and during above mentioned accident brakes locked causing a block of skid marks, prior to accident when dealer could find no problems with abs or hydraulic brake system. vehicle had stalled on 2 occasions at stops, dealer found no problem and 3000 miles later the stalling occurred again, however dealer still could not find problem, possible engine problem. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/20/2002 | 1 | ||
| While the consumer was driving at 25-30 mph, the brakes locked up suddenly. *yh *dt | |||
| 09/11/2001 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| This jeep has had problems since i first bought it. i questioned the dealer about these problems as they arose. i was made to feel that all these things are perfectly natural. this jeep cannot even back up my driveway without squealing, tires and smoking the tires, no matter how slowly i try to go up it. i do not feel safe in this vehicle and would like jeep chrysler to take this vehicle back. i cannot put into 2000 characters all the problems i have had with this vehicle. i have an 11 year old child and thought i was buying reliable transportation. i am very disappointed in the reliablility and the handling of this vehicle. i am afraid to take it on a trip for fear it will quit on me again and strand me in an unsafe place. i have never owned a new vehicle like this before that put the fear of the devil in me like this jeep does. we live in the northeast and should never have to be stranded or put on hold with chrysler emergency roadside assistance for 29 minutes. it took me 3 1/2 hours to warm up. i had severe frostbite due to the mechanical failure i had to endure. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 4 | 01/01/2001 | |
| Also a brake problem that they said they fixed by rotating and cleaning the rotors. is this fixed?*ak | |||
| 01/18/2001 | 5 | ||
| While driving on highway at 70 mph and without warning, headlights went completely out causing poor visibility which resulted in an accident, consumer rearended another vehicle causing one injury, upon impact the airbags did not experience deployment, consumer had been to dealer several times due to taillights inoperable and headlamps inoperable prior to accident, dealer replaced fuses and found connector's loose. consumer states front end pulled to the left while driving, dealer found no problems. consumer states on normal braking, pedal goes to the floor and during above mentioned accident brakes locked causing a block of skid marks, prior to accident when dealer could find no problems with abs or hydraulic brake system. vehicle had stalled on 2 occasions at stops, dealer found no problem and 3000 miles later the stalling occurred again, however dealer still could not find problem, possible engine problem. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 30000 | 1 | 04/12/2003 | |
| When brakes are applied the vehicle shakes, and driver can hear metal grinding. the front and rear brakes need replacement every 30,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 2 | ||
| Front rotors and the pads are wearing excessively. front rotors were turned twice, and replaced once. brake pads were replaced on three occasions from 15.000 miles to present. dealer notified. *ak consumer stated that while driving the steering and front end shakes. *yh | |||
| 05/25/2001 | 4 | ||
| The brakes seem to pulsate when applied. the steering seems to drift over the yellow line at random times when the brakes are applied and the vehicles front end nose dives after braking. these times are unpredictable and sometimes weeks in between.*ak | |||
| 05/10/2002 | 3 | 01/01/2001 | |
| Vehicle front end shakes when brakes applied. rotors are warped and have been turned twice by the dealer, once at 5791 miles and again at 14207 miles and now jeep wants to turn them again at 21500 miles. i have been forced to deal with the manufacture myself because my dealer has been told by jeep that they will not replace the rotors, they will only turn them at my cost because this is a maintenance item and not in warranty eventhough the vehicle was purchased this way when it was new. also this has been a month long process because i cannot get any answers from anyone because they keep saying they are sending this to their district manager who will return my call but i have not recieved any calls so far.*ak | |||
| While driving felt vibration. when applying brakes they felt a pulsation coming from brake pads. took vehicle to dealership, who had rotors turned.*ak | |||
| 05/04/2001 | 2 | 11/01/2000 | |
| The rotors and brake pads have been replaced twice. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 3 | 09/01/2000 | |
| @ 3000 miles car shudders when braking, told operating to factory specs. independent mechanic said no, dealer turned rotors, @ 7500 problem recurred,@ 11,000 other dealer replaced rotors as originals were too warped to machine, @ 15,000 same problem, @ 18,000 dealer again machined rotors as a goodwill service. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 07/12/2002 | 9012 | 4 | 08/01/2001 |
| Complaint received via e-mail. i have had a consistent problem with my brakes since i brought it. the first failure occurred at 9012 miles. dealership replaced the front calipers and rotors. then at 18811 miles dealership resurfaced the front and rear rotors because they were warped. at 24,806 miles the failure recurred. dealership replaced all 4 brake rotors. currently, at 32,000 miles the failure recurred, but the vehicle was out of warranty. the manufacturer, dealership, and other jeep owners informed me that this was a design flaw that occurred in the earlier and some later model jeeps, but has been modified in 2005 model.*ak the consumer stated that the vehicle was taken in for repair three times while under warranty. the engine light was on for one week. the low coolant light comes on when the vehicle is started (cold) and goes off when the vehicle is warm. *tc | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 3 | 02/28/2001 | |
| Defective brake, there is a pulsation felt through brake pedal when braking to a stop. brake calipers'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>brake calipers'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>brake calipers'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>brake calipers, rotors and pads replaced. *bf the consumer had problems with front brakes and had released a tsb on the issue and they replaced brake parts. *tc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 3 | 02/28/2001 | |
| Defective brake, there is a pulsation felt through brake pedal when braking to a stop. brake calipers'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>brake calipers'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>brake calipers'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>brake calipers, rotors and pads replaced. *bf the consumer had problems with front brakes and had released a tsb on the issue and they replaced brake parts. *tc | |||
| 06/07/2004 | 3000 | 100 | 09/09/2001 |
| Purchased a new 2001 jeep cherokee sport. when brakes applied car weaved or pulled to the left. (2) emergencey stop on major hwy. 2 am front end shook violently and pulled my car onto the center grass divider.(3) returned jeep to dealer. service manager could not replicate problem. brought car to independent brake repair shop. replaced pads, and installed new rotors. two days later car shook violently upon braking at 45mph. returned to lithia colorado jeep dealer. stated warped rotors. replaced rotors and pads. problem is on going and will now need to have repairs done a third time in 24.000 miles. general manager of lithia states he can repair brakes but not solve the problem because both he and chrysler know the rotors are defective they simply replace the old rotors with new defective rotors. 35 exact problems reported on www.mycarstats.com in the last 90 days. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 01/05/2007 | 54427 | 2 | 07/15/2002 |
| At 20,000 miles my jeep cherokee shuttered when braking at highway speeds. it was so violent it almost threw my jeep into the dividing wall. i took this to my dealer and was told it was a $700 repair to replace my rotors and break pads. this is covered under a jeep service bulletin but was not a recall. jeep knew before my vehicle rolled off the assembly line that the brake rotors warped under conditions of high heat or the use of salt on the highways. this is due to the composite metal of the rotor. i then took my vehicle to my regular mechanic and had the rotors replace with chrysler parts. once again i am experiencing the vibration at 54,000. i have been told the same thing. i am now keeping a collection of warped jeep rotors in hope that eventually they will be held accountable for this problem. *jb | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 5 | 12/01/2000 | |
| 2001 jeep cherokee front brake rotors corroded. *mr the rotors also flaked creating a hazardous condition. the dealer was aware of this prior to the end of the warranty period, but did not correct this defect. the consumer also experienced standing water in the foot wells, a/c failure, fan failure and the doors not being aligned properly. there is a brake recall for this vehicle, but the recall number was not given. *sc *jb | |||
| 07/12/2002 | 9012 | 4 | 08/01/2001 |
| Complaint received via e-mail. i have had a consistent problem with my brakes since i brought it. the first failure occurred at 9012 miles. dealership replaced the front calipers and rotors. then at 18811 miles dealership resurfaced the front and rear rotors because they were warped. at 24,806 miles the failure recurred. dealership replaced all 4 brake rotors. currently, at 32,000 miles the failure recurred, but the vehicle was out of warranty. the manufacturer, dealership, and other jeep owners informed me that this was a design flaw that occurred in the earlier and some later model jeeps, but has been modified in 2005 model.*ak the consumer stated that the vehicle was taken in for repair three times while under warranty. the engine light was on for one week. the low coolant light comes on when the vehicle is started (cold) and goes off when the vehicle is warm. *tc | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 3 | 02/28/2001 | |
| Defective brake, there is a pulsation felt through brake pedal when braking to a stop. brake calipers'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>brake calipers'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>brake calipers'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>brake calipers, rotors and pads replaced. *bf the consumer had problems with front brakes and had released a tsb on the issue and they replaced brake parts. *tc | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 5 | ||
| Problems with standing water in the footwell, failed air conditioner, rubbing fan and door adjustments. *mr there was standing water in the passenger foot well. the vehicle also needed new brakes due to rusted rotors. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc *jb | |||
| 07/23/2004 | 30000 | 1 | 10/21/2000 |
| Brakes on a jeep cherokee. the brakes on my 2001 jeep cherokee have started shaking the car rappidly when the brakes are applied at freeway speeds. i have contacted the dealer and have been informed that this is not a warranty issue. i also called a local meineke location and was told that this is a common issue with most cherokee's. the result is that this will cost me $300 for a problem that should be covered under a recall.*ak | |||
| 06/07/2004 | 3000 | 100 | 09/09/2001 |
| Purchased a new 2001 jeep cherokee sport. when brakes applied car weaved or pulled to the left. (2) emergencey stop on major hwy. 2 am front end shook violently and pulled my car onto the center grass divider.(3) returned jeep to dealer. service manager could not replicate problem. brought car to independent brake repair shop. replaced pads, and installed new rotors. two days later car shook violently upon braking at 45mph. returned to lithia colorado jeep dealer. stated warped rotors. replaced rotors and pads. problem is on going and will now need to have repairs done a third time in 24.000 miles. general manager of lithia states he can repair brakes but not solve the problem because both he and chrysler know the rotors are defective they simply replace the old rotors with new defective rotors. 35 exact problems reported on www.mycarstats.com in the last 90 days. *ak | |||
| 10000 | 10 | 11/25/2000 | |
| While driving, the front end shook. the dealer replaced the front rotors eight times, but the problem recurred. the dealer did not know why the rotors were wearing out prematurely. *ak the dealer suggested that the rotors could not be fixed properly because of the substandard parts chrysler used. the vehicle would ride rough and the brakes seemed to squeak only when it rained. *sc *jb | |||
| 02/17/2004 | 26600 | 1 | |
| When applying the brake front end vibrated. dealer determined that front and rear rotors were warped. *ak | |||
| 12/08/2003 | 1 | ||
| While applying the brakes vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle. drove the vehicle to dealer for analysis, and mechanic noticed that the brake rotors needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 1 | 03/01/2001 | ||
| The brakes shimmied and shuddered excessively when applied, since the vehicle purchased. dealer diagnosed cause as defective rotors.*ak *cb *jb | |||
| 06/06/2003 | 12847 | 1 | 07/19/2001 |
| On the way to the dealership, the brakes locked up and the consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. *ak *ph the dealer replaced the rotors. *jb | |||
| 05/17/2003 | 40125 | 1 | 01/01/2001 |
| The front rotors were worn which caused extended stopping distance. *jb the front brake rotor had disintegrated. the brake pads only made contact with 75 percent of the rotors. *scc *jb | |||
| 05/16/2001 | 19800 | 0 | 07/17/2002 |
| The rotors are warped on my jeep after less than 20,000 miles. this makes it very difficult to stop when applying the brakes and the entire vehicle shakes violently including the steering wheel. obviously this is a defect that daimler chrysler is aware of. too bad they won't admit it. hopefully it will be become a recall. *nlm | |||
| 05/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| The rotors were warped, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. *jb | |||
| 03/15/2003 | 14000 | 1 | 04/26/2001 |
| The rotors on the vehicle were warped. *jb *ts | |||
| 07/27/2002 | |||
| Front brake rotors and pads are wearing excessively from 26,400 miles to present mileage. repairs made at a repair shop. dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| Jeep was subject to vibration when braking due to front rotors warping. rotors were turned prior to this, but problem reoccurred after 3000 to 5000 miles. dealership stated this wa sdue to driver's error. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 4 | 07/07/2000 | |
| Consumer states front rotors continue to warp after (2) replacements. when ever the truck hits a bump while traveling 50 mph or above will shake violently. owner is concerned about controlling the truck when this happens. *jb also the upper and lower ball joint was loose which was causing the steering wheel to shake, the transfer case was loose, the gasket and thermostat was replaced due to a coolant leak, cruise control was inoperative, the air condition and heater only blows at defrost vents, the rear luggage rail came out.*jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 20143 | 1 | |
| Consumer was informed that the rotors had spots on them and needed to be machined. *yh *nm | |||
| 05/24/2002 | 1 | 01/01/2001 | |
| When applying brakes, vehicle vibrates/shakes severely. dealer notified and informed consumer that front brake rotors were out of round due to overheating. *ak *tt | |||
| Front brake rotors are warping and causing front end to shake when brakes are applied. had rotors turned twice.*ak | |||
| 05/31/2002 | |||
| Vibration when braking, more at 50 mph and higher and at low speed. rotors were grounded in june of 2001, then, replaced 10 days later. then, grounded again in november 2001. at this time there is vibration again.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | |||
| Rotor pulsation when braking. this is the second time having the same problem. *ak | |||
| 04/22/2002 | |||
| Vehicle and steering wheel shake violently between 50-60mph. rotors warping was a preexisting problem that started at 9,000 miles. dealer cut rotors stating, that chrysler only does repairs not replacments per chrysler. please add more information.*ak | |||
| 03/09/2001 | |||
| Rotors are pitted less than 20000 miles. when applying brakes vehicle is not stopping properly. vehicle has a pulsating action. contacted dealer, and dealer urged consumer to bring vehicle in . please add vin. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | |||
| I have been concerned about the braking system as the shoes were cracked and needed to be replaced at 5745 miles. at 12503 miles the rotors needed to be resurfaced. now at 15, 200 miles i still feel a vibration upon applying the brakes and the service department has been very patronizing. they state it's my tires. the goodyear tire dealer stated that if there is vibration upon applying the brakes it is not the tires but it is the brakes. the service department at action motors has been stalling me so that the car reaches 18000 miles and will be ineligible for the lemon law return. i believe there are other jeep owners with the same problem. i've spoken to several jeep owners and they stated they had the same problem.. unfortunately i did not get anyone's names and addresses but i believe that the nhtsa should investigate all the service records of the jeep cherokee to ascertain how many persons had problems with the braking system. thank you rosalie cicogna. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 1 | 11/01/2000 | |
| When braking vehicle starts shimmying with great force at high speeds. dealer has been contacted and shaved down rotors.*ak consumer had a 1997 grand cherokee that experienced the same problem, consumer states the vehicle shaking upon braking makes vehicle seem unstable. *slc | |||
| 02/15/2001 | |||
| Severe vibration when applying brakes at highway speed. dealer was notified, and replaced front brake rotors on three occasions within every 3,000 miles. but, problem still occurring. feel free to provide any further details on this matter.*ak | |||
| 05/15/2001 | 3 | 02/02/2001 | |
| When brakes are applied vehicle vibrates. dealer had surfaced front and rear rotors, but problem has reoccurred.*ak humming noise from steering when making sharp left turns. front window skips when putting window down with auto, dealer lubed window tracks. *slc | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 4 | 01/01/2001 | |
| Also a brake problem that they said they fixed by rotating and cleaning the rotors. is this fixed?*ak | |||
| 02/10/2001 | 10/01/2000 | ||
| Front brake rotors wapred after only 5000 miles resulting in steering wheel shudder on braking | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 30000 | 1 | 04/12/2003 | |
| When brakes are applied the vehicle shakes, and driver can hear metal grinding. the front and rear brakes need replacement every 30,000 miles. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/06/2001 | 1 | 02/17/2001 | |
| Structure underneath is rusting out. also, brake line is corroded/ exhaust is pitted, and steering spindle rusted and corroded. front and rear suspension are corroded also. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 12/10/2001 | 3 | 10/01/2001 | |
| After purchasing the vehile, it was driven for roughtly 3,000 miles before the problem happened. i took it to jeep to have it looked at and they said that the rotors were warped and needed to be resurfaced. after it was fixed and driven it was fine until about another 3000 miles and the problem occured again, so it took it to jeep to complain and they just resurfaced the rotors and ignored my compliants. and again it is still recurring. when you go to slow down at any speed the car violently shakes b/c of the warped rotors and it makes it hard to slow down, especailly at high speeds. this problem really increases the stopping time necessary to slow the car. if i had to make a quick stop it would be very hard. it is obviously a malfunction and jeep is ignoring the problem. i've talked to some people and they say it is either the rotors they give are bad or they were mounted at the plant incorrectly which cause the rotors to warp. it is not my driving which jeep likes to blame it on, and i'm sure many other people get the same response from them. mr | |||