| Issue ID | 385392 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 767727 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| File date | 14/07/00 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANI |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The exhaust manifold cracked causing fumes to enter the car. Also the manifold supports the exhaust system which could fall off if crack would break completely. There must be an engineering design defect because the part has been redesigned. I also was told the used junk yard parts were cracked so i couldn't buy a used manifold. Not only the cost of the manifold but the safety issues with a failed manifold have me very concerned. Nlm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BUNKER HILL, WV |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FY19SXVPXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 01/09/96 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Drive train type | 4WD |
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