| Issue ID | 676769 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10229070 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 10/11/07 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When getting on to the expressway from an on ramp speed was about 30-40 mph i hit a few bumps causing the steering wheel to shake uncontrollable started to apply my breaks coming to almost a complete stop that's when the scary thing happened a semi was coming up behind me he slammed his breaks on and swerved to avoid me thank god he did not hit me witch could of been bad pushing me into traffic that is traveling 65mph + or running on top of me pulled up to the next off ramp looked under / checked everything all seemed ok got back home double checked nothing visibly wrong or loose looked on a web site to find that this is a common problem the steering stabilizer lacks something contacted the dealerships service manager he stated nothing has occurred like that to drop it off and they would look at it not wanting to go with a vehicle for a day i opted to spend the $26. 00 to get a aftermarket one had my wheels balanced-rotated tire press 36# thins occurred again hitting a series of bumps. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MOKENA, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GA39167LXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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