| Issue ID | 855535 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10398053 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 RHD |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 26/04/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler 2-dr 4x4r hd. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when there was a sudden loss of steering control without warning. The contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle from the roadway and noticed that the steering shaft was detached. The contact temporarily repaired the steering shaft and reattached it to the gear box. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic where the steering shaft was replaced. The failure mileage was 89,144. Updated 5/24/11 *cn updated 06/03/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89144 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GARDEN CITY, MO |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FZ24168LXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/02/09 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | JIM RAYSIK |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | CLINTON |
| Dealer's state code | MO |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 64735 |