| Issue ID | 743179 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10288529 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/08/09 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2007 jeep wrangler: rear track bar bracket welds broke, creating a dangerous handling and safety issue. Further research on the internet revealed that this is a known issue, common for both modified and stock vehicles, but more so on vehicles which have had a lift kit installed. While the push back may be that it's rare on stock vehicles, jeeps are the most commonly and extensively modified vehicles on the road, and jeep cannot make the claim that they are unaware of this fact based on millions of modified jeeps and chrysler's involvement selling modifications as well as in off road activities for jeeps. Additionally, according to my research, chrysler modified it's method of welding the brackets in mid-08. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GRAVETTE, AR |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GA69157LXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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