# 2021 JEEP CHEROKEE — SERVICE BRAKES
> NHTSA complaint `1790883` · 2022-01-29 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** JEEP
- **Model:** CHEROKEE
- **Year:** 2021
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES
- **Speed:** 20 mph
## Narrative
I put my car in tow mode, after hooking up my RV, followed all proper procedures,  after I turned key off and closed the door, between then and when I started to roll, the emergency brake AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED!  I burned up my two rear Jeep tires and could have been worse had not a nice guy stop me and said your tires are on fire!!! I have a 38 ft Alpine, so didn't realize the pull!  I luckily only had to replace my 2 rear tires and one sensor that melted! $450.  Since then I watch for this DANGEROUS AUTO FEATURE and it has engaged on its own again a few times, not always,  but occasionally.  I can't have this going on it I plan to tow this vehicle!
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