NHTSA Complaint #780666 — 1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Complaint Details

ODI Number	780666
Vehicle	1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Date of Incident	September 22, 1998
Date Filed	October 3, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

REAR AXLE BEARING FAILED; FRONT AXLE IS NOW PRODUCING SAME VIBRATION AND NOISE SIMILAR TO REAR COMPONENT; DIP STICK INSTALLATION WRONG; AND ENGINE HESITATION AND SLUGGISH ACCELERATION WHEN COLD.

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