| Issue ID | 725945 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10272518 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 25/05/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep compass. While driving 50 mph, the contact noticed that the vehicle was pulling to the left. He proceeded to maneuver the vehicle back to the right, but was unsuccessful. He lost control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle head-on. There were no failures prior to this incident. The contact was injured and a police report was filed. The vehicle was inspected by an insurance adjuster, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The adjuster speculated that the steering system may have contributed to the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 24,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TRENTON, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FT57WX7DXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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