2024 INEOS GRENADIER

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR

Ineos Automotive Americas, LLC (Ineos) is recalling certain 2024 Grenadier vehicles. The door button mechanism may have been assembled without a sufficient application of grease, preventing the door from fully latching.

Risk: An unlatched door can open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Ineos Automotive Americas, LLC (Ineos) is recalling certain 2024 Grenadier vehicles equipped with the auxiliary switch package relay. The relay control wire may have been trapped under the relay power cable connection fastener during assembly, which can potentially damage the relay control wire insulation and result in a short.

Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of fire.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2024 Ineos Grenadier. The contact stated that while taking his children to daycare and driving 35 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was hesitating while driving. The contact pulled into the parking lot. The contact stated that there was an abnormal chattering sound coming from the tires. The contact stated that the disc brakes had seized. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 7,500.

POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2024 Ineos Grenadier. The contact stated that while taking his children to daycare and driving 35 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was hesitating while driving. The contact pulled into the parking lot. The contact stated that there was an abnormal chattering sound coming from the tires. The contact stated that the disc brakes had seized. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 7,500.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

There appears to be some electrical malfunction that causes the air conditioning to produce exceptionally hot air. It can only end when the air conditioning system is turned all the way off. This is a known problem in the owners groups that many people are experiencing. One of my friends just measured the temperature at 192° blowing out during air conditioning setting. I am having something similar And this must be fixed as it is dangerous

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AC Electrical System - Vehicle will only blow full Hot air, regardless of the temperature control setting. This has happened many times since ownership (Dec 2023) with many visits to dealership without resolution.

POWER TRAIN

The rear differential cover is made from lightweight stamped metal. It hangs lower than the differential housing itself and includes a lip that can easily catch on obstacles. This design makes it particularly vulnerable to damage when driving on rough terrain, such as Class 4 state roads. A compromised differential cover may lead to fluid leaks, which can ultimately result in catastrophic failure of the rear axle assembly.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The HVAC controller failure causes risk of burn to passengers. When operating the HVAC system on Air Conditioning, the system will direct heat from the engine bay without any temperature management resulting in hot engine air being sent through the HVAC system and out to the vents. In some circumstances the hot air is only sent through the rear vents and other times the system sends hot air to all vents with a high variability of when this occurs. In one experience, the hot air was only sent to the rear vents causing the rear vent’s metal knob to become very hot and resulted in my child burning their hand on the knob. The dealer has confirmed the issue on my vehicle and has ordered parts under warranty (currently on backorder for 30+ days) to resolve. The issue of the HVAC unit blowing hot air is common to many Ineos Grenadier vehicles according to the dealer and is also commonly raised on Grenadier vehicle forums. The immediate safety risk occurs when the heat is not apparent to the driver because the controller is only directing heat to the rear and the vent knob becomes a burn-point for passengers. This issue can occur regardless of the temperature setting on the driver controls whether being on auto or manual and the temperature setting of the HVAC set as cold air. My vehicle is available for inspection if requested.

POWER TRAIN

Excessive play with the transfer case shifter. Shifter was in locked position (4 High). Transmission was in Park. Hand brake was disengaged. Transfer case was actually not locked into gear and truck roll on it own. Had to move shifter around to get the transfer case back in gear. Other problem w/ the shifter (A) it would stuck in 4 High, not able to to change into 4 High Lock, 4 Low, or 4 Low Lock (B) it would not secure in other positions except 4 High.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Well known fault is the door opening buttons stay pushed in. Ineos dealer solution is either to dust them graphite dust (which does provide temp relief) or strike the outer door body with fist to free the door (which does relieve the acute condition. Recently while driving with a passenger in the front of the car while making a left curve at normal speed the passenger door flew open. My passenger was strapped in by seat belt but was leaning on the door arm at the time and was left unsupported to her right and fell towards the road. Only stopped from falling out by the belt. There was no visible or audible warning that the door was not securely locked but the button was stuck in so the door would not latch. I believe that Ineos have a fix and should be made to install on all vehicles. three out four doors are effected by this problem.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The exterior door handle button on all 4 passenger doors becomes stuck and prevents the door latch from functioning properly when the door is closing as it fails to latch to the receiver mechanism on the door frame. This has occurred on both left and right rear passenger doors on my INEOS Grenadier and hundreds of others have reported this issue as well occurring with all 4 doors. On Saturday, [XXX] we were going to an event and a friend we picked up closed her left rear passenger door. The dash panel showed no issues (door ajar, etc.). While driving down the road and going into a turn, the left rear passenger door opened up fully and the passenger, had she not been using her seat belt, could have fallen out of the vehicle when she (by instinct) went to reach for the interior door handle and close the door. It required the right rear passenger to grab the left rear passenger (a [XXX] woman) to prevent left rear passenger from getting hurt, falling out, etc. Later that day in the driveway we attempted to replicate the issue but could not. On [XXX], when opening the right rear passenger door, the exterior door button stuck when pressed in and remained stuck, preventing the door from "locking" or allowing the latch to make contact with the receiver mechanism. The dash panel never displayed door ajar or alerted with any type of warnings. I was able to exit the driver seat and quickly identified the door button was fully pushed down and locked into position and I could open/close the door with no locking occurring over 10+ times of opening/closing door. I pushed button several times and it remained stuck in the depressed state. I had to with my fingers move it left to right, up down, etc. before it popped out and then began functioning normally again. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

VISIBILITY/WIPER

On [XXX], while driving at a slow speed and not in the vicinity of other vehicles, I heard a sudden cracking noise and noticed a crack had appeared on my windshield. I subsequently took the vehicle to SafeLite Glass Repair, where they informed me that the glass required replacement. Upon reviewing the INEOS FORUM, I observed that numerous owners have experienced the same crack in the same location without any indication of impact. The consensus among forum members is that these are stress cracks. I provided the attached .pdf documentation to INEOS; however, they declined to address this issue under warranty insisting there was impact. It is not realistic that MANY cars have cracks in the same exact place. I can confirm with certainty that there was no impact causing the crack. My driving speed was insufficient, and there were no objects around that could have impacted the windshield. The resulting crack in the windshield poses a potential safety risk by obstructing the driver's view. The vehicle has been inspected by both SafeLite Glass Repair and our INEOS dealer (MileOne INEOS in Maryland). The issue was also reported to corporate INEOS by the dealer, but corporate INEOS has declined to cover it under warranty. In response to whether there were any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure: No. The crack appeared suddenly on [XXX], while driving at a slow speed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)