| Issue ID | 852107 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10394201 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 31/03/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On 03/31/2011 i was traveling at 65 mph when my jeep wrangler hit a bump causing death wobble. The wobble was so violent that i had to come to almost a complete stop in traffic to get it to stop. I have had the vehicle checked out once before for this event and was told it was a balance issue with the tires. I can feel and hear a slight clunk from time to time in the steering area, most likely the trac bar bushings are failing. The vehicle is stock no modifications except a steering stabilizer replacement to heavy duty. This has happened to me twice now. Jeep says it is related to the alignment or balancing but definitely not related to bushing or stabilizer issues. I disagree this is a design flaw the trac bar needs to be beefed up. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LA GRANGE, KY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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