| Issue ID | 1663082 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11326004 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 06/01/20 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Less than 30 days after purchasing my 2009 jeep wrangler unlimited sahara, i was driving it and went to press the brake pedal while the vehicle was in motion going approximately 35 mph. When i pressed the brakes i heard a grinding noise, my vehicle slowed down slightly but not as much as it normally did, it pulled to the left, and wobbled whenever i pressed the brakes causing me to momentarily loose control as a result of it fish tailing. I was unable to stop or slow the vehicle in the same amount of time as it normally took to do so. I immediately drove to an auto mechanic. I took it to pope davis tire & automotive located at 631 s assembly street in columbia south carolina where i was told my the manager, [xxx] that the fluid went bad and caused damage to all 2 hydraulic hoses, front brakes, calipers, and rotors, and that they along with my pads all needed to be replaced. It cost me approximately $880. I found out later that there was an recall on the same year, make, and model. However, my specific vin number did not have this recall. I feel that it was overlooked and i should be reimbursed. *bf consumer stated the leakage could of been due to right and left front inner fender liners caused by wear of tubes. *jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 156000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CAYCE, SC |
| VIN pattern | 1JAGA59179LXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 21/12/19 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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