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| NHTSA Complaint Number: 002006911 | Incident Date: Oct, 06 2002 |
| Consumer's City: WARRENSBURG | Consumer's State: MO |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Model Name: LAREDO | Model Year: 2001 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1J4GW48S51C | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Feb, 14 2005 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Apr, 06 2001 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: When braking at speeds of approximately 30-35 mph and above, there is a very noticeable pulsating, shaking sensation from the front end. i first noticed this at about 12,000 miles. chrysler replaced the front brake pads, calipers, and rotors with an upgrade kit--a kit specifically assembled for this problem. the service rep at the chrysler dealership told me that this has been a problem because as the jeeps had become larger and heavier, the braking system had not been redesigned to handle the added weight. the upgrade kit worked a little longer than the original parts, but now at 29,000 miles--only 17,000 miles later--i am experiencing the same failure again. the chrysler dealership has verified that the rotors are warped again and need to be turned or replaced yet one more time. in talking with the service reps at chrysler, i have basically been told that i can look forward to this failure of my brake system approximately every 15,000 miles. correct me if i am wrong, but aren't brakes a fairly crucial component of any vehicle? so much in fact that they are not offered as an option--they come standard on every vehicle.*ak |
