| Issue ID | 650603 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10207924 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 19/10/07 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Hood pops up at highway speeds due to inadequate, unsafe rubber hood latches. At highway speeds the two rubber hood straps are not strong enough to hold the hood closed. On two lane roads, the air turbulence from large oncoming vehicles will cause the hood to lift approximately two inches until the safety latch engages. This causes a dangerous distraction when the hood rises and then slams down after the oncoming vehicle passes. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3600 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SOBIESKI, WI |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FA24127LXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 29/05/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
| 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 | CHRYSLER WORLD |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | ABRAMS |
| Dealer's state code | WI |
| Dealer's ZIP code |