| Issue ID | 700197 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10248273 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMMANDER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 07/11/08 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep commander. The contact noticed a flat metal plate underneath the vehicle that was striking against the stopper, causing a deep gash. The stopper is a curved metal plate that controls the steering wheel from turning too far left or right. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was due to faulty design. The technician recommended that a diagnostic be performed. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle back to the authorized dealer for a diagnostic. She was concerned of the safety risk involved. The vin was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 19,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHAMBERSBURG, PA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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