Jeep Grand Cherokee 1996

• Recall 102625 [USA]: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
  Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 jeep grand cherokee and 2002-2007 jeep liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.
  owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, chrysler will install a chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a chrysler designed tow hitch, chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2014. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are n45 (for the grand cherokee vehicles) and n46 (for the liberty vehicles).
  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.

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• Recall 85682 [USA]: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
  Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
  dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
  this recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.In order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.The list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. 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 .

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• Recall 74991 [USA]: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant(s) may be seriously injured by shattered glass.
  Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., identified as dot-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and foreign vehicles may not break into small pieces as expected of tempered glass and fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials."
  safelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. Retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. Safelite will notify its wholesale customers and reimburse wholesale customers for current inventory and at a specified rate for replacing their customer's glass. Wholesale customers can contact safelite's wholesale division, service autoglass toll free at 1-888-246-6298. The recall began on january 15, 2008.
  this recall only pertains to certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass, ltd. (dot-430) and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed above. 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.

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• Recall 60843 [USA]: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
  Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
  pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
  this recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.For more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."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.

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• Recall 59334 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  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.

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• Recall 64279 [USA]: The pressure in the fuel system may exceed the limits of the fuel system components, possibly creating a fuel leak and risk of fire.
  Napa and carter replacement fuel pumps manufactured by otd, inc., and distributed by federal mogal, may have an improperly installed check valve. The part numbers of these pumps are p74697m and p74708m. They were manufactured between july 15 and 27, 2002. They are for use as aftermarket replacement parts only on model year (my)1995 and 1996 jeep grand cherokee vehicles. This recall does not involve the daimlerchrysler corporation or any of its products.
  if you purchased an aftermarket replacement fuel pump for your my 1995 or 1996 jeep grand cherokee after july 15, 2002, and are not sure whether the fuel pump is one of thoses involved in this recall, you should contact federal mogal at 1-800-560-1400 to make arrangements to have your vehicle inspected and repaired if necessary free of charge.
  this recall only pertains to aftermarket napa and carter fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on jeep grand cherokee vehicles by daimlerchrysler.For further information regarding this recall, you may call federal mogal at 1-800-560-1400 or otd at (973) 772-2929.Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 2962 [USA]: Inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.
  On certain sport utility vehicles, if a driver has not placed the shifter lever fully into the "park" position and leaves the vehicle running, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward after seeming to be stable.
  dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly. Daimlerchrysler sent interim notices to owners concerning this problem on march 22, 2002. Owner notification began september 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
  also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 8387 [USA]: The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
  Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the "salt belt." if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.
  dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
  owner notification began june 5, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 10872 [USA]: An overheated axle can force axle fluid out of the seals, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
  Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with "quadra-trac" transfer case, temporary spare tire, and any of 225/70r16, 225/75r16 or 245/70r15 road tires. When the temporary spare tire is in use, the front axle can overheat.
  dealers will replace the temporary spare tire with a full sized tire and wheel.
  owner notification began february 2, 1998.Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 13200 [USA]: The localized heating can result in ignition of the seat cushion material and a vehicle fire.
  Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with memory seat option. The memory seat module wiring harness can come in contact with the seat spring, a low resistance short circuit can develop resulting in localized heating.
  dealers will relocate the memory seat control module and wiring harness and a protective shield will be installed on the seat frame.
  owner notification:owner notification is expected to being during march 1997.Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 14911 [USA]: Improper clamping can result in arcing at the connection potentially causing a fire in the engine compartment.
  The fasteners which secure the alternator circuit fuse to the power distribution center may have an improper clamp load.
  dealers will replace the alternator fuse with a fuse link and any damage to the power distribution center will be repaired.
  system: electrical; fuese and fuse recepticle.Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles.Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall R/2001/166 [UK]: Front brake rotors (discs) may fail.
  There is a possibility that corrosion may cause the front brake rotors (discs) to separate from the centre hub section. Vehicle may pull to one side when braking. Also braking efficiency will be reduced.
  recall affected vehicles for inspection and if necessary replacement of both front brake rotors with new version. ( note. Some vehicles will already have the new version fitted)

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• Recall R/2013/093 [UK]: Risk of fire
  If the vehicle is involved in a rear end collision then it is possible that the fuel tank could be damaged. This can then result in a fuel leak which if in the presence of an ignition source then a vehicle fire could ensue.
  

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• Recall 2013220 [Canada]: Structure
  Chrysler canada has determined that an opportunity to incrementally improve performance in certain types of low-speed impacts may exist in certain vehicles. The company will carry out a voluntary customer satisfaction campaign to offer a structural improvement to mitigate the risks of fuel leakage in certain low-speed collisions. Chrysler will inspect the affected vehicles and install a chrysler trailer hitch if appropriate. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the motor vehicle safety act.

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• Recall 2002067 [Canada]: Other
  As a customer satisfaction campaign daimlerchrysler has initiated the following action: with certain grand cherokees, if a driver has not placed the shifter lever fully into the "park" position and leaves the vehicle running, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward after seeming to be stable. Inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash. Correction: dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly.

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• Recall 2000143 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles originally retailed in ontario, quebec and the maritime provinces, the composite front disc brake rotors may fail due to corrosion. The cast iron wear surface may separate from the hub reducing the braking effectiveness of the vehicle. Correction: front brake rotors will be replaced with rotors that utilize a stainless steel hub section.

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• Recall 1998014 [Canada]: Suspension
  Note: vehicles equipped with "quadra-trac" transfer case and a space saver temporary spare tire. The front axle could overheat when the vehicle is operated using the temporary space saver spare tire when the vehicle is equipped with any of the following road tires: 225/70/r16, 225/75/r15 or 245/70/r15. An overheated axle may force axle fluid out of the seals resulting in an increased chance of fire. Correction: temporary spare tire will be replaced with a full sized spare tire and wheel assembly.

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• Recall 1997061 [Canada]: Electrical
  Note: vehicles equipped with the memory seat option. The memory seat module wiring harness may come in contact with the seat spring. If this occurs, a low resistance short circuit may develop, resulting in localized heating. If the resistance remains below the circuit protection threshold the heat could ignite the seat cushion material. Correction: memory seat control module and wiring harness will be relocated and a protective cover will be installed on the seat frame.

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• Recall 1996137 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, the fasteners which secure the alternator circuit fuse to the power distribution centre (pdc) may have an improper clamp load. Improper clamping may result in arcing at the connection and the potential for fire in the engine compartment. Correction: the alternator fuse will be replaced with a fuse link and damage to the pdc will be repaired.

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• Crash related fuel tank fires investigation # EA12005

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• Fuel storage system crash related fires investigation # DP09005

  In a letter dated october 2, 2009, the center for auto safety (cas) petitioned nhtsa to open a defect investigation and recall model year 1993-2004 jeep grand cherokees.Cas alleged that the subject vehicles have defective fuel tank storage systems that present a fire hazard in crashes. Cas alleged that the plastic fuel tanks placement behind the rear axle and below the rear bumper, and the lack of adequate shielding, make it more vulnerable to rupture or leakage from a rear-impact by another vehicle (including damage from other components located on the grand cherokee), or in the case of rollover crashes, from other external objects.Cas also alleged that the fuel filler neck tears off in crashes.In its petition, cas cites data from nhtsas fatality analysis reporting system (fars) showing 172 fatal fire crashes with 254 fatalities involving the subject vehicles from calendar years 1992 through 2008.Cas stated that there have been at least 44 crashes with 64 total fatalities (subject and non-subject vehicles) where fire was entered as the most harmful event (mhe) in the fars database.In response to the cas petition, odi made a preliminary examination of available data.Fars data showed 2,988 occupants of the subject vehicles have died in crashes since 1992.Of those, 55 died in 44 crashes where fire was listed as the most harmful event.Identifying crashes most likely associated with the alleged defect as described by cas (defined as the subject vehicle being struck at the 5, 6 or 7 oclock positions) isolated 10 crashes with 13 occupant fatalities.Odi also reviewed the vehicle owner questionnaires (voq) database and identified 12 reports alleging a) a post-crash fuel tank leak and/or b) a post-crash fire potentially related to a fuel tank leak.Of the 12 reports, 10 involved fires (two involved fuel leaks only) with 9 alleged injuries and 1 alleged fatality.The existence of these post-crash fires does not, by itself, establish a defect trend.Further review and investigation into these incidents is needed to determine the existence of any relationship between the alleged defect and each fire or leak.It should be noted that odi also conducted a preliminary review of the early warning reporting (ewr) data that did not find the subject vehicles to be over-represented for post-crash fires.Odis initial review neither supports nor excludes the possibility that a defect exists in the subject vehicles.However, odi has always taken the position that vehicle fires pose a significant safety risk.Accordingly, odi has granted the petition to further investigate the conditions associated with post-crash fires in these vehicles.
  

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• Hood latch failure investigation # EA02029

  Odi opened ea02-029 to determine whether a safety-related defect trend existed in the my 1997 jeep grand cherokee hood latch assemblies.During ea02-029, there was no specific failure mechanism identified that could differentiate the my 1997 vehicles from other vehicles containing this same hood latch assembly or could account for their higher complaint rate.As a result, odi expanded the scope of this investigation to include all grand cherokee vehicles equipped with the subject hood latch assemblies.In performing ea02-029, it was determined that some of the secondary hood latches in the subject vehicles may exhibit increased operating frictional resistance; however, since none of the primary hood latches showed any evidence of mechanical or operational deficiency and the complaint rate of hood fly-ups measured over an extended exposure time was low, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time.
  

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• Hood latch investigation # PE02045

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• Roll-away in reverse when parked investigation # EA01017

  Allege that the place the vehicle into park while stopped on a level surface and at some time after exiting the vehicle (this time varies from seconds to more than a couple of minutes), the vehicle begins to roll-away in reverse.
  

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• Inadvertent rollaway in reverse park investigation # PE01021

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• Safety blt latch operation investigation # PE96008

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The inspection recall on my 1996 jeep grand cherokee did nothing to fix the problem with pcm and catalytic converter specified in the defective issue within the recalls issued. This harms the driver, pedestrians, other passengers and motorists. The tech where i went to have recall work performed ordered parts (see attachment), but nothing was installed on my vehicle. Only "inspected." the tech was told of detailed poor performance and symptoms of a bad pcm. Such as shifting, stalling, fuel economy & hard to start. The jeep is not operating optimally & this could mean there are. Other problems between different systems. All of these are indications of a faulty pcm. As well as the abs light being on the dashboard. The pcm is a "critical" system & needs to be replaced. I'm requesting that you fix this problem for free, as it is defective and could mingle with other systems and cause a complete vehicle break down. Or refund the cost to me in full, including labor charges, if i replace/repair myself. If this defective part is not fixed, it could result in property damage, in which cdj would be liable for. Please advise as to how you can help enforce the manufacture to fully repair these defective parts & remedy this problem on fixing the faulty pcm & catalytic converter within a recall and possibly the abs system and transmission. The vehicle stalls on highway, in park, on the street, when stopped and then it stalls out and is hard to start. It also has not been able to go in reverse ( back up). Which mean it's not getting proper lubrication. Also, the alarm goes off when using key to gain access. Unhooking battery to reset does not help.

The inspection recall on my 1996 jeep grand cherokee did nothing to fix the problem with pcm and catalytic converter specified in the defective issue within the recalls issued. This harms the driver, pedestrians, other passengers and motorists. The tech where i went to have recall work performed ordered parts (see attachment), but nothing was installed on my vehicle. Only "inspected." the tech was told of detailed poor performance and symptoms of a bad pcm. Such as shifting, stalling, fuel economy & hard to start. The jeep is not operating optimally & this could mean there are. Other problems between different systems. All of these are indications of a faulty pcm. As well as the abs light being on the dashboard. The pcm is a "critical" system & needs to be replaced. I'm requesting that you fix this problem for free, as it is defective and could mingle with other systems and cause a complete vehicle break down. Or refund the cost to me in full, including labor charges, if i replace/repair myself. If this defective part is not fixed, it could result in property damage, in which cdj would be liable for. Please advise as to how you can help enforce the manufacture to fully repair these defective parts & remedy this problem on fixing the faulty pcm & catalytic converter within a recall and possibly the abs system and transmission. The vehicle stalls on highway, in park, on the street, when stopped and then it stalls out and is hard to start. It also has not been able to go in reverse ( back up). Which mean it's not getting proper lubrication. Also, the alarm goes off when using key to gain access. Unhooking battery to reset does not help.

Hankook optimo h724 p225/75 /r15 102 slww tires - set of 4 tires purchased new on 5/25/2018. Kept up with regular tire rotations and air pressure checks. First replacement (side wall defect) 10/21/2019. Flat repair 2/24/2020 second tire replacement (side wall defect) 8/10/2020. This is highly suspect and determinable that these tires are dangerous and defective. Hanook has denied remedy even with citing the $1.2 million jury verdict + discovery sanctions i cited to during my conversation with the claims division on 8/10, 9/1 abd 9/2/2020. Additionally, 70,000 mile tread warranty. Seller has determined the wear rate is 46,868 miles. Seller's comment: "these tires do not last long" hankook tires usa claims department admits to unusual wear but insists its tires are "within nhtsa standards". See hankook v. Philpot, 2018 ark. App. 546, at 4-5, 564 s.W.3d 555, 557-58, .Hankook's appeal from the circuit court's order imposing attorney's fees as a discovery sanction in hankook tire co., ltd. V. Philpot, 2016 ark. App. 386, 499 s.W.3d 250., an arkansas jury ordered south korea-based hankook tire co. Ltd to pay $1.2 million to a severely injured dump truck driver over an accident caused by a tire tread defect. Hankook tire co. Et al. V. Elmer philpot, case no. 2020 ark. App. 316, in the arkansas court of appeals. These tires are dangerous and defective to blow outs and softness to attract rather than deflect any normal road debris+ the tire tread is already half it's determined warrantied life span which is a hazard in its own separate defect which hankook does acknowledge the later but not the former..

Hankook optimo h724 p225/75 /r15 102 slww tires - set of 4 tires purchased new on 5/25/2018. Kept up with regular tire rotations and air pressure checks. First replacement (side wall defect) 10/21/2019. Flat repair 2/24/2020 second tire replacement (side wall defect) 8/10/2020. This is highly suspect and determinable that these tires are dangerous and defective. Hanook has denied remedy even with citing the $1.2 million jury verdict + discovery sanctions i cited to during my conversation with the claims division on 8/10, 9/1 abd 9/2/2020. Additionally, 70,000 mile tread warranty. Seller has determined the wear rate is 46,868 miles. Seller's comment: "these tires do not last long" hankook tires usa claims department admits to unusual wear but insists its tires are "within nhtsa standards". See hankook v. Philpot, 2018 ark. App. 546, at 4-5, 564 s.W.3d 555, 557-58, .Hankook's appeal from the circuit court's order imposing attorney's fees as a discovery sanction in hankook tire co., ltd. V. Philpot, 2016 ark. App. 386, 499 s.W.3d 250., an arkansas jury ordered south korea-based hankook tire co. Ltd to pay $1.2 million to a severely injured dump truck driver over an accident caused by a tire tread defect. Hankook tire co. Et al. V. Elmer philpot, case no. 2020 ark. App. 316, in the arkansas court of appeals. These tires are dangerous and defective to blow outs and softness to attract rather than deflect any normal road debris+ the tire tread is already half it's determined warrantied life span which is a hazard in its own separate defect which hankook does acknowledge the later but not the former..

Recall on the hitch.

Car usually runs fine cold but when it gets to operating temperature it stalls unexpectedly and in dangerous moments while driving on any road or freeway at any speed. I lose all powered functions like steering and brakes. It won't start again for hours until it has cooled all the way down.

I had my power steering bracket break into 3 pieces, causing me to go through 2 pulleys and 4 serpentine belts before figuring out the problem. I have also experienced the "death wobble" a few times at speeds between 40-50 mph. It is very disturbing and scary and forced me off the road. I have to slow down immediately to get it to stop.

Family ownership since new. Recently started experiencing the "death wobble." jeep traveling on a high speed (above 60) road starts to shake uncontrollably and is difficult/impossible to steer or maneuver. Jeep feels like it is going to fall apart. Happens without warning. Have to stop or significantly slow down before shaking stops. This is the third time in the past six months.

Experienced death wobble on freeway at 45-55 and to regain control have t0 apply brakes and almost come to a dead stop. Six months after, the steering housing cracked found two out of the three bolts had snaped the bolt closest to the firewall had the broken casting still tourqe to the frame. I lost the steering on a turn in a 15 mph zone