| Issue ID | 1112730 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10637821 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/06/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Search internet for jk death wobble. Chrysler llc has a huge problem with jk wrangler than need recall before some one dies due to losing control to the front end of their vehicle. Our 2008 jeep wrangler has been plagued with suspension and front axle steering issues for its entire existence including a stabilizer replacement at approx 20,000 miles 6 years ago. Most recently we have had catastrophic death wobble that has resulted in attempts by dealer to fix under warranty and service contract with no success. The front axle housing, and the trac bar, and the ball joints and the steering stabilizer geometry on the jk wrangler is all wrong. See this a/m bolt kit http://northridge4x4. Com/shop/nr4x4-jeep-jk-hardware-kit see this video https://m. Youtube. Com/watch? V=diydwqhc7qq and this video https://m. Youtube. Com/watch? V=9uqwlmlhif4 i have all of these problems with the vin for this complaint and some one needs to force a recall on these vehicles. My vehicle needs new lower control arms, new track bar, new frame mount for track bar, new front axle housing, new steering gear, new knuckles, and new tie rods. And it needs the a/m correct bolt kit listed above used to install all of the above components. My vehicle shakes violently at times nearly causing accidents. I can't drive my vehicle with my wife and children because it is too dangerous. Please address immediately. There are 100,000 or more vehicles on the road with this se problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHAMPION, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GA69158LXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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