| Issue ID | 302434 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 745853 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| File date | 31/07/99 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANI |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Exhaust manifold started leaking around 30,000 mi. Now at 49,850 large cracks have developed. Vehicle misfires and runs rough. Jeep denies problem exists. Seems like the exhaust manifold should be covered under federal emissions warranty. Large number of similar complaints show obvious product defect.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MONTGOMERY, AL |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FY19S6VPXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
| 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 | 01/07/99 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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