The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle parking brake engaged independently, while driving at low speeds. The contact stated that on one occasion the brake engaged while driving at 25 mph. The vehicle was taken to flemington Dodge Jeep (204 highway 202/31, flemington, NJ 08822, (800)796-9902). The dealer inspected the star connectors and found multiple pins with corrosion. The dealer cleaned the star connecter and added di-electric grease to the connectors. The ipe and IP3 had lose pins in the connectors. The pins was repaired and secured into the connector however, the repair did not correct the failure. The dealer refused to provide the contact with further assistance. The vehicle was also taken to welsh Jeep Chrysler (36 dumont rd, far hills, NJ, 07931, (908)234-0109) to be diagnosed. The mechanic determined that the parking brake was engaging independently. Additionally, the mechanic determined that the four-star connectors and plugs were incorrectly connected and there was no de-electric grease on the connectors. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,994.

- Bedminster, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. While driving approximately 5 mph, the service gear shifter warning indicator illuminated and the parking brake independently activated. The vehicle was stopped, shifted into park, and then placed into drive. Afterwards, the vehicle operated as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Landmark Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram was contacted by phone at (816) 836-0100 (located at 1900 S noland rd, independence, mo 64055) and an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 59323175. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

- Independence, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. While driving at an unknown speed on the interstate, the parking brake independently applied itself. As a result, the vehicle was almost involved in a rear end collision. The service shifter warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mclarthy daniel Ford Lincoln (2609 S walton blvd, bentonville, ar) where it was diagnosed that the shifter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 312.

- Prairie Grove, AR, USA