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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E039000 | ROCK KRAWLER/PURE PERFORMANCE GROUP, INC | E (Equipment) | 44 | 10/15/2009 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/19/2009 | 06/19/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Rock krawler is recalling 44 performance suspension systems sold as aftermarket equipment for use on the vehicle listed above. these suspension systems were produced with grade 2 carriage bolts instead of the proper grade 5 carriage bolts. the improper grade 2 carriage bolts could experience a loss of clamping force for the bottom strut fork. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause a loss of effective lift and lowering of the affected vehicle, possibly creating the driver to panic which could possibly lead to a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Rock krawler will notify owners and provide a free remedy. the safety recall began on october 15. 2008. all the affected untits have been remedied. owners may contact rock krawler at 1-518-270-9822. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 06/29/2009 | 8000 | 1 | 01/03/2009 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep commander. while driving at an unknown speed, the instrument panel lights illuminated and the vehicle began pulling from left to right. the vehicle veered off to the right and drove into a ditch. there were no injuries and a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a collision center and the mechanic stated that the suspension failed. the vehicle will be repaired. the failure and current mileages were 8,000. updated 08/14/09. *lj updated 08/17/09 | |||
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | |||
| 11/01/2007 | 75 | 1 | 01/01/2007 |
| Tl- the contac owns a 2008 jeep commander. was traveling 30mph when the front axel broke. the vehicle was towed to the dealer diagnose that front axel broke because of a catostrophic defect. the dealer spoke to the manufacture requesting a new vehicle. current and failure mileage were 75. li | |||