1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee airbags problems

Filed Aug 12, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 200,000 miles · NY · 5 injuries

During normal driving down a mountain road, break pedal went to the floor. Attempts make to pump break with no effect. Emergency brake was pulled with no effect. Vehicle slammed into rock wall and then landed into a 10+ foot ravine. Was informed by mechanic the master cylinder failed which caused a near fatal accident with 5 people in the vehicle. I recently found out there was a recall on a replacement master cylinder for that make a model but cannot verify if this was a replacement part or not. I cannot not find any information with casting numbers of effected parts. Re: the recalled master cylinders it reports the part was affected in cold weather but this happened on a warm summer day. The recall I am referring to was initially reported in 2006. All that happened and the airbags did not deploy. I do have pictures of the accident and the master cylinder as well as documentation re the accident reports, I am having a hard time uploading them

Filed Aug 17, 2015 · Airbags · 74,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v176000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 74,000. Ma 10/2 the VIN provided is for a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. Updated 10/06/15

Filed Aug 13, 2013 · Airbags · 188,000 miles · FL

I was driving on the expressway and out of no where the car stick shift got stuck and I tried to avoid the cars and hit the meridia, the car was total lost, but thank god I am alive.

Filed Jun 5, 2013 · Airbags, Brakes · IL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH in rainy weather, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guard rail. The contact stated that the anti lock braking system and the air bags failed. The contact also stated that once she crashed, the fuel tank cracked and gasoline spilled all over the highway. The contact was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they stated that they could not determine the cause of the brake and air bag failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was unknown. The contact called the manufacturer which sent a representative to examine the wrecked vehicle. Lh..updated 10/30/13 *bf updated 10/31/2013

Filed Sep 6, 2011 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · KY · crash

Tl* the driver owned a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the driver was traveling approximately 70 MPH with the cruise control engaged when he lost consciousness. As a result, the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags did not deploy. The driver was killed during the failure and the vehicle was destroyed. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2007 · Airbags, Engine · NV

1998 jeep grand cherokee with recall for the floor shifter. Customer states that the dealer never informed him of a recall on his vehicle for the floor shifter since it was put in place in 2002. *kb the consumer stated there is a clicking noise coming from the steering and the mechanic recommended the clock spring be replaced. The consumer stated the cv joints had to be replaced. The consumer received a second opinion about the cv joints and was told it was related to the viscous coupler being worn which was the real problem. The dealer stated minor driver side valve leak, rear main seal seeping, and rear viscous coupler was worn with noticeable hopping felt in the vehicle.

Filed Jan 14, 2005 · Airbags, Seat belts · 90,095 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

While driving vehicle hit a tree at approximately 25 MPH. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. *ak the consumer almost went through the windshield as the passenger seat belt came off of its base.

Filed Mar 23, 2004 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Consumer's vehicle was hit on the driver side at 45 MPH. The front end of the vehicle was severely damaged yet the air bags did not deploy. *nm when consumer's vehicle was hit on the driver's side, it went off road and hit a tree head-on. Consumer suffered injuries on the neck, shoulder, knee and back.

Filed Jan 6, 2004 · Airbags · 63,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 25 MPH. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained minor injuries to his wrist.*ak also the consumer suffered injuries to his right knee and side. *cb

Filed Nov 3, 2003 · Airbags · 210,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

While driving 50 MPH vehicle hit another vehicle, and the front air bags did not deploy. The passenger was transported to the emergency room due to chest injuries.