# 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `291371` · 2001-05-04 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** JEEP
- **Model:** GRAND CHEROKEE
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- **Speed:** 60 mph
## Narrative
GREAT WEATHER, SMOOTH ROAD, A BOTTOM OF A HILL, LEFT REAR AXLE BROKE AT 60 MPH CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AND THEN ROLL.  LEFT REAR WHEEL TOTALLY SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS AFTER ROLLING AND LANDING UPSIDE DOWN.
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