| Issue ID | 902739 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10444672 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 18/01/12 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Someone will be killed by this failure !!! 3rd time.... Valve stem blow out.. Valve stem corrodes and fails.. 3rd time.. Allowing tire to deflate instantaneously.. Destroyed new tires/wheel and jeep fender. Wife and daughter this time at 65 mph... 2 independent chrysler jeep dealerships service manger say "very common problem. Nothing they can do to stop from happening again". Both service managers say they" will not warranty the issue, it is the owners problem." .. Someone will be killed by this failure !!! Called chrysler directly and started case # with them... Said same thing." will not warranty issue.. Nothing can be done at this time to fix.. Just bring it to a dealer and hope it doesn't happen again.." someone will be killed by this failure !!! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) *tt |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FORESTPORT, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GA39179LXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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 | 65 |
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