Issue ID | 1676513 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11340721 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GLADIATOR |
Model Year | 2020 |
File date | 23/06/20 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | A month after purchasing my 2020 jeep gladiator overland i noticed how bouncy it felt on the road and when turning right i felt a grinding sound. The jeep has spent all its time commuting to and from work on the highway. I took off the right front tire and i noticed that the shock bracket that is welded to the axle was completely broken off and making contact with my tire. Upon further inspection i noticed it was only a little spot weld that held that whole thing together. The broken shock mount was dangling and tearing the inside of my tire. I had it towed to the dealership and the explanation i received from the service department was that the robot missed a lot of welds on the front axle. It has now been a month now and my jeep is still sitting and awaiting parts. Not much support from jeep, just making payments on a car i can |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1400 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHESAPEAKE, VA |
VIN pattern | 1C6HJTFGXLLXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 14/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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