| Issue ID | 516223 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10101905 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| File date | 29/11/04 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving 55 mph vehicle suddenly lost steering control. Consumer had to slam on brakes to regain steering control. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that the link on the stabilizer bar broke. The dealer was not notified.*ak the consumer feels that the connecting link is not sturdy enough and is weak due to it's size. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 132998 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BIDDEFORD POOL, ME |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 15/01/99 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| 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 | DICK MARIANO |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | KENNEBUNK |
| Dealer's state code | ME |
| Dealer's ZIP code |