| Issue ID | 654558 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10211115 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMMANDER 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 02/12/07 |
| Component | STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We were on our way out and on the road and the steering wheel did not want to move. It did not want to turn right or left. It would just go straight. We actually almost landed in the ditch as well as almost hitting a truck. This is a major safety defect. Our jeep commander is brand new and only has 700 or so miles on it. We had purchased it less than 3 months ago. So, our vehicle has been out of commission since dec. 2nd, 2007. I did call our dealer from which we purchased it from, since they are located in wa and we live in ak. They are aware of the situation. I also called the jeep corporation and they are aware as well. I did call our local jeep dealer and scheduled an appt. Their earliest appt is dec. 17th, 2007. This incident could have cost us our lives. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JUNEAU, AK |
| VIN pattern | 1J8HG582X7CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 17/09/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 10 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | TOM MATSON DODGE JEEP |
| Dealer's telephone number | 2538332485 |
| Dealer's city | AUBURN |
| Dealer's state code | WA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 98002 |