NHTSA Complaint #11544470 — 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the parking brake engaged and disengaged independently. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due water leaking into the electrical system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 4,672.