NHTSA Complaint #11418354 — 2021 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that whenever the heat or a/c was turned on, the cabin filter would release an unknown black substance into the air, causing his eyes to burn. The objects in the glove box were covered in an unknown black substance. The contact was concerned that the unknown substance could cause cancer and other health issues to himself and his passengers. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer informed the contact that there was nothing they could do and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer also referred the contact to another dealer Golling Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Roseville (25800 Gratiot Ave, Roseville, MI 48066) and sent a new glove box for replacement. However, the service manager of Jeep Ram of Roseville (25800 Gratiot Ave, Roseville, MI 48066) informed the contact that all 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, were manufactured that way. The glove box was not replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 210.