| Issue ID | 748454 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10293063 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 20/11/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle: 2008 jeep wrangler jk unlimited 4wd - 12,900 miles. While driving down a freeway at approximately 60 m. P. H. After driving over a small bump in the road the front wheels of the jeep started to shudder to the extent that a plastic panel on the dash of the jeep fell out. The shudder, commonly referred to a "death wobble", made the vehicle almost uncontrollable. Fortunately, i was able to pull to the shoulder of the freeway but the shuddering did not stop until the vehicle came to a complete standstill. The vehicle will be returned to the dealership for inspection and corrective action. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12900 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MONTGOMERY, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1J8GA391X8LXXXXXX |
| 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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| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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