| Issue ID | 989661 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10521172 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 22/06/13 |
| Component | STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELD |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I heard some noise coming from the front passenger side of my car at low speeds. I took the car to the mechanic who discovered a giant crack in the a-frame, apparently due to corrosion. It looks like the metal just rusted all the way through. This frame holds the suspension together, so the wheel could fall off now that the frame is cracked. This could be extremely dangerous if it happens at high speeds. This is obviously a defective part that should not be failing at 68,000 miles of a well-maintained car. The really bad part is that the part probably isn't covered by warranty. This is a major safety issue and the part should be recalled and repaired by jeep. I should not have to pay for this. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CLEVELAND, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF47W17DXXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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