NHTSA Complaint #11449337 — 2021 JEEP CHEROKEE

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11449337
Vehicle	2021 JEEP CHEROKEE
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	January 18, 2022
Date Filed	January 29, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

I put my car in tow mode, after hooking up my RV, followed all proper procedures, after I turned key off and closed the door, between then and when I started to roll, the emergency brake AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED! I burned up my two rear Jeep tires and could have been worse had not a nice guy stop me and said your tires are on fire!!! I have a 38 ft Alpine, so didn't realize the pull! I luckily only had to replace my 2 rear tires and one sensor that melted! $450. Since then I watch for this DANGEROUS AUTO FEATURE and it has engaged on its own again a few times, not always, but occasionally. I can't have this going on it I plan to tow this vehicle!

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