| Issue ID | 997389 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10526310 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 31/05/13 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep patriot. The contact stated that the front driver's side wheel was separated due to a defect in the lower control arm and ball joint. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for further inspection. The dealer found that the passenger's side front ball joint and lower control arm was also defective. The vehicle was repaired. The driver and passenger front lower control arm and ball joint were replaced and the manufacturer assisted with the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 13,460 and the approximate current mileage was 14,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13460 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DANBURY , CT |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FF28B79DXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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