| Issue ID | 866129 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10409221 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 27/06/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving my 2008 jeep wrangler on the interstate highway when suddenly the front end shook so violently that i almost hit the cement divided and was almost struck from the rear by another vehicle as i slowed to gain control. I am told that this is called the death wobble. I was also told by the dealer that this was caused by a bad steering stabilizer which i would have to replace at my own cost and chrysler knew of the problem but there wasn't any recall. This is a very dangerous condition. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MAINE, ME |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GA39118LXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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