2017 JEEP CHEROKEE OVERLAND 4X4

The auction record lists the vehicle as “PERMIT NO BRAND – UNFIT” with “UNDERCARRIAGE” as the primary damage classification. These are auction claims and are not independently established by the findings provided. Stage 1 reports that the visible photographs clearly show front bumper damage, but undercarriage damage cannot be confirmed from these views and requires a physical inspection. The “PERMIT NO BRAND – UNFIT” designation also cannot be verified or contradicted from the visible exterior evidence alone. The vehicle is identified as a 2017 Jeep Cherokee in the listing. However, the VIN decode identifies VIN 1C4RJFCG1HC606997 as a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, WK series, Overland trim. It is decoded as a four-wheel-drive SUV with a 3.6-liter gasoline V6 engine rated at 295 horsepower, five seats, and 20-inch wheels. The vehicle was manufactured by FCA US LLC at the Jefferson North Assembly plant in the United States. The most significant visible damage is concentrated at the front. The lower front bumper fascia is broken and partially detached, with internal components exposed. Lower bumper-cover and grille-area sections are broken or missing across the lower front opening, and remaining material is detached along the lower edge. A black lower trim or liner section is hanging near the left front wheel. The right lower bumper corner also has moderate scraping, abrasion, and an irregular broken edge adjacent to the missing section. The extent of any damage behind the bumper or underneath the vehicle cannot be determined from these findings. The left rear door has a pronounced concave dent below the window, extending toward the lower door area. The rear bumper has minor surface scuffing and dirt-colored abrasion on its lower-left section. Several NHTSA safety recalls are listed for this vehicle’s make, model, and year. They include recalls concerning the power transfer unit, which may cause loss of drive power or loss of the Park function; a wiring defect that could prevent cruise control from disengaging; omitted tire and rim information on the certification label; and, for certain vehicles, a driver’s knee air-bag inflator weld issue. A further 2025 recall, with owner notifications beginning in February 2026, concerns the power transfer unit and may require software updates and PTU replacement if necessary. Recall completion should be confirmed with an authorized Jeep dealer using the VIN before purchase or road use. The vehicle should also undergo a physical inspection, with particular attention to the undercarriage, front-end structure, exposed components, safety systems, and drivetrain.