| Issue ID | 848480 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10389792 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 07/08/10 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2007 jeep wrangler 2 door developed a violent shake when i would hit a bump or go over railroad tracks at speeds around 15 mph to 25 mph. The steering wheel would jerk left and right, almost to the point that i could not maintain control of the steering wheel or the vehicle. I could feel the front wheel shaking back and forth. The only way to stop it would be to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. After a great deal of diagnosing this issue, i removed the front traction bar and noticed that the bolt holes on both the frame and axle brackets that secure the traction bar had become elongated. Due to the vehicle being out of warranty, i took it to a welding shop. They advised me that the only way to fix this problem would be to weld a heavy duty washer on both sides of each mounting bracket to secure the mounting bolts. The welding shop also informed me that this would not be a permanent fix, but may last for a while. They also informed my that the metal brackets appeared to be made of weak metal and the bolts are grade 8. They said this explains that the bracket is weaker than the bolt and that is why the brackets gave way. After the washers were welded on the brackets, the shaking has gone and has not returned. I have read on jk-forum. Com of many other jeep wranglers that have had this exact same problem. This is a dangerous problem that needs to be investigated. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BELLE CHASSE, LA |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FA241X7LXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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