| Issue ID | 1249821 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10817187 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER SAHARA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 11/12/15 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving down the highway going approximately 60 mph the vehicle hit something on the road (small bump) which resulted in a violent shaking from the front of the vehicle. I have sinced learned that this condition is commonly known as the death wobble. The condition was so violent i was forced to the side of the road. This has now happened twice in the last four weeks. The first instance i was driving straight, the second instance i was in a curve. The condition does not resolve itself although the magnitude of the vibration does decrease with speed. The vehicle is undrivable with this condition at highway speeds of 55-70 mph. The condition is induced by normal undulations and variations in the road (i. E.: not only a huge pothole). After stopping on the shoulder and inspecting the undercarriage i noticed nothing unusual. I resumed driving however, the condition did not resolve itself and i was forced to drive below 40 mph on the highway (as i had no other options). After the car sat for ~30 mins i drove the vehicle and the condition was not present. Each occurrence was resolved the same way by allowing the vehicle to rest. Chrysler did release a technical service advisory that describes what to check. My issue is that based on the number of people encountering problems with relatively low mileage (my vehicle is at 65k) the manufacturer should be held accountable vice the consumer to cover the replacement or prematurely worn parts. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILLIAMSBURG, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GA59177LXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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