| Issue ID | 970946 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10503803 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER SAHARA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 20/01/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler sahara. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle started to shake violently. The vehicle became uncontrollable whenever the contact drove over any uneven road surface or a road bump. The failure occurred until there was a significant reduction in speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the steering stabilizer bar and the steel power steering lines that were cracked however, the vehicle continued to shake violently. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance for the failure. The failure mileage was 36,900 and the current mileage was 37,000. Updated 4/2/13 *cn updated 4/11/13 *cn an inspection revealed both steering lines were cracks by the shimmying and the power steering fluid leaked out. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36900 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PAULS VALLEY, OK |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FA54197LXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/01/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | MARE HEITZ AUTO VALLEY |
| Dealer's telephone number | 405-238-9681 |
| Dealer's city | PAULS VALLEY |
| Dealer's state code | OK |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 73075 |