2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK 4X4

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee is listed with a salvage title designation (“CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE”). The auction’s primary-damage code is “TOP/ROOF.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports this code: the roof is deformed and the rear windshield is missing. The main damage is concentrated around the roof and glass openings. Both rear roof corners above the liftgate show severe creasing, downward displacement, scraped paint, and irregular metal contours around the upper liftgate opening. The rear windshield is missing, with broken glass remaining around the perimeter and clear tape covering several areas. The front windshield has extensive spiderweb cracking and multiple intersecting cracks across the upper and passenger-side sections. The front roof edge above the windshield also has moderate deformation, including creasing, scraped paint, irregularity, and taped areas along the roof-to-glass perimeter. Additional damage is present at the left rear edge of the hood, where there is a visible crease, an irregular contour near the left front fender, and an uneven panel gap. The extent of the roof deformation and the missing rear glass indicate that structural alignment, the liftgate opening, roof-to-glass seals, and related interior components should be thoroughly inspected before repair or operation. Broken-glass removal and replacement of both damaged windshields will also be required based on the findings. NHTSA recall records include a wiring recall concerning cruise-control disengagement, with a software remedy. Other recalls listed for this model year are conditional: an EGR-cooler and high-pressure fuel-pump recall for vehicles equipped with the 3.0L diesel engine, a crankshaft-position-sensor tone-wheel recall for 3.0L diesel vehicles, a tow-hook bracket recall for vehicles manufactured from August 8 through August 16, 2016, and a supercharger-bracket recall for certain SRT8/SRT vehicles with the specified aftermarket supercharger. Recall applicability and completion should be confirmed by VIN with an authorized Jeep dealer before purchase.