NHTSA Complaint #11516346 — 2021 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11516346
Vehicle	2021 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	March 2, 2023
Date Filed	April 10, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

While driving a short distance from home, the power steering in the vehicle went out. Unable to straighten the vehicle out, the car jumped onto a sidewalk, knocked over a light pole and drove through someones yard until the power steering kicked back in and allowed the vehicle to return to the road. Had there been someone walking on the sidewalk, or someone in the front yard of the home, it could have caused a death. Since the accident, the car has been in the body shop awaiting repairs. There were no codes present when doing diagnostics.

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