| Issue ID | 798427 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10340236 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 26/06/10 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 1. Cruising at 42mph on interstate, approaching curve 2. Vehicle proceeded over a change in surface from concrete roadbed to asphalt experienced heavy potholes on right hand side causing massive failure of all front end steering and handling components with uncontrollable, violent shaking. Disengaged gearbox, coasted to slower speed with emergency flashers on, shaking subsided and proceeded to drive normally. Less than 5 minutes later over a similar change in surface with potholes at 40mph, vehicle suspension failed in the same way and i responded in the same way by reducing speed and waiting for the shaking to subside. 3. Called dealership service department and described the "death wobble" experiences and was given a service appointment for this coming tuesday so they can evaluate and replace components as needed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7434 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HONOLULU, HI |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GA391X8LXXXXXX |
| 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 | 42 |
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