| Issue ID | 744983 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10290113 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER SAHARA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 27/10/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I own a 2007 4 door 2wd jeep wrangler that has what is known as a "death wobble." it shakes violently when breaking while driving onto uneven pavement or divets in the road. This started happening over a month ago after i noticed the steering seemed soft/loose. Now if happens almost daily. I am working with the dealership who believe this is a chrysler defect that can not be fixed. Chrysler also confirms that this type of problem is indicative to the design of the vehicle. This defect is seriously dangerous and there should be a mandatory recall. However, chrysler can not do a recall for a defect that they can not fix. Yesterday, i took a certified tech on a test drive and the violent shaking happen within ten minutes while accessing an on ramp. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DURHAM, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GB59137LXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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