| Issue ID | 1368047 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10970062 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 02/04/17 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Second front lower control arm ball joint separation. This one, drivers side. Recent past was the passenger side. Mileage less than 50,000. Vehicle is just going in for repair -nhtsa may want to claim the suspension bolt ~ evidence in mode of failure. Cross bolt appears separated ('over torque' or 'bending flexural failue' or grade (brittle failure). This failure (10 mph slow turn). Higher speed could have lead to severe accident. Contact a6. 024x23@gmail. Com for information. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | READING, PA |
| VIN pattern | TBD-NA NOWXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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