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 | |||
| 11/25/2012 | 97000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the front passenger side tire assembly detached from the vehicle. as a result, the vehicle would not move any farther. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic advised the contact that the rocker arm, ball joints, tires, and the front passenger side tire assembly needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 97,000. | |||
| 03/01/2008 | 3 | ||
| 2006 jeep grand cherokee make a grinding noise while turning. consumer states that the mechanic could find nothing wrong with the vehicle. when noise occurred again it also made the entire front panel flash. *kb the dealer informed the consumer the tires had been rotated and the griding noise should cease. the consumer was told the transmission was leaking, so the dealer replaced the o-ring and a bushing. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 06/16/2011 | |||
| 2006 jeep grand cherokee springs for the struts are weak and can snap going over a bumps in road causing damage to the struts and replacement of both parts. i currently had this happen and was told by my garage they sees this so much from jeep the parts are on backorder since they can not keep up with the demand | |||
| 04/02/2011 | 45102 | ||
| The oem nut holding the pinch bolt to the upper control arm in my 2006 jeep grand cherokee limited came loose and ultimately fell off. this caused the upper control arm to separate from the vehicle, which resulted in the front driver's side wheel and hub assembly breaking off from the axle while in motion. the vehicle came to a stop with three intact wheels and the driver's side wheel underneath the body. fortunately, the vehicle was not at highway speed or severe injury or death would have been probable, due to the loss of the entire assembly and the loss of all brake system hydraulic pressure, as the brake line was also severed. the oem nut holding the pinch weld to the upper control arm appears inadequately designed to withstand routine removal and retightening for service such as wheel alignment and suspension adjustments. there appears to be inadequate engineering thought into ensuring, at a minimum, a simple mechanism to securely fasten the nut (e.g., cotter pin, serrated flange, or other locking feature). this is a severe oversight given the potential danger associated with an upper control arm separation at speed. | |||