Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Recalled Due To Throttle-Interfering Floormats
As we’ve explained before, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is rather quick. With nearly 697bhp developed by its supercharged V8, this big chunk of metal can rush from 0-60mph in just 3.5 seconds. With that in mind, it’s somewhat concerning to learn that the floormats of some Trackhawks could potentially trap the accelerator pedal.
FCA has recalled affected 2018 Grand Cherokee Trackhawks and also 2018 model year SRT derivatives, but thankfully, the carmaker claims not to have received any word of accidents caused by the faulty mats. In addition, the 2018 MY Grand Cherokee has an override system which halts the throttle input if the brakes are applied at the same time.
Owners of the vehicles will receive replacement mats from dealers and are advised to remove the driver’s side mat to avoid any potential issues until the appointment.
FCA isn’t just recalling the two Grand Cherokee models - 11 different sets of mats sold via the Chrysler brand from November 2017 to March 2018 are also covered by the action.
Via Car Complaints
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Comments
Well, you can’t blame them. There is no floormat simulator in automoblie industry.
But there are endless test drives carried out throughout the development of a car, something like this should have been picked up
A bit worse in this than in a 110 hp Prius……
It’s dangerous enough when this happened to the Prius. It must be truly terrifying to have this happen with 700bhp
Atleast you have an excuse for going over the speed limit
Same thing in the Dacia Logan. So basically same car
I bet you that shocked a couple soccer moms!
Didn’t FCA have this problem before?
And Toyota
Peej just had 21st recall yeah
Never lift.
They were just enjoying the acceleration so much they forgot to let go
Must be fun having your accelerator pedal stuck under the floor mat, then have to put it in neutral to avoid a wreck, then listen to the rowdiest limiter slap ever from a SUV.