| Issue ID | 738138 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10283128 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 23/07/07 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. When driving over a bump in the road, the vehicle started shaking and vibrating. The wheels also moved to the left and right which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The first time the incident occurred, he was able to stop the vehicle and drive it to the dealer. The mechanic replaced the exhaust system and a steering arm damper with an oversized one. The brake lines and transmission were also repaired. The failures recurred continuously after the repairs were made. The dealer has unsuccessfully made 15 attempts to repair the vehicle. The contact has refused to drive the vehicle due to the safety risk involved. The contact has requested that the manufacturer and the dealer allow him to return the vehicle; however, they agree that they are unable to diagnose the failure. The contact is certain that the failure is a manufacturers defect. The failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 55,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FORT MONTGOMERY, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GA39187LXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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