| Issue ID | 948202 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10482311 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 05/10/12 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler safari. The contact stated that when the vehicle reaches 45 mph the front end starts to shake. When the contact tried to slow the vehicle down the shaking becomes worse. The contact mentioned that the track arm broke from the vehicle when he tried to slow the vehicle down. The contact was able to merge to the side of the road without having an accident. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer and was told that the front brackets and axle needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that they would also have to add two additional brackets to re-enforce the axle. The failure mileage and current mileage was 40,000. The consumer stated the death wobble became so severe, it actually blew off the axle brackets that held the track arm. Updated 12/03/12 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FAIRVIEW, OR |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GA59198LXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | TOWN & COUNTRY JEEP |
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