2017 JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED 4X4

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage certificate with “FRONT END” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive front-end collision damage supports the stated FRONT END classification; however, the salvage-certificate status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The hood is severely deformed, with pronounced raised and creased areas, an uneven front edge, and large gaps at both front corners. The front bumper cover and lower fascia are severely crushed and torn, with displaced sections, open gaps, and components visible behind the fascia. The center grille and surrounding trim are moderately damaged and displaced, with broken or missing sections. Severe deformation is visible at the front-left fender and adjacent headlamp area, including wide irregular gaps around the hood, fender, and lamp assembly. The lower front-left lamp area and surrounding fascia are moderately damaged, broken, and open, exposing internal components. In the upper engine-bay area, front plastic covers and trim around the radiator are broken or missing, leaving the radiator and condenser area exposed. The supplied findings document visible collision damage only. The condition of the underlying structure, cooling system, lighting components, restraint systems, drivetrain, and other mechanical or electrical systems requires a physical inspection and functional testing. Several NHTSA recalls are listed for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. Campaign 20V343000 concerns possible wear of the power-transfer-unit input splines, which may result in loss of drive or loss of the Park function; the listed remedy is a software update. Campaign 23V302000 is an expansion of this PTU-related issue, with a software update as the remedy. Campaign 25V011000 concerns possible PTU damage and disengagement, with a remedy involving drivetrain-control-module and PTU software updates and PTU replacement as necessary. Campaign 18V332000 concerns wiring that could prevent cruise control from disengaging and calls for an inspection and software update. Campaign 17V543000 concerns missing tire-and-rim information on the certification label, with a corrected label provided as the remedy. Campaign 16V799000 applies to certain 2017 Cherokees manufactured during a specified October 2016 period and concerns the driver’s knee-airbag inflator; the listed remedy is replacement of the knee-airbag module. Recall completion should be confirmed by VIN with an authorized Jeep dealer before purchase or road use.