| Issue ID | 298393 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 744723 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| File date | 01/05/00 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driveability problems vibrations start at 40 mph and entire front end shakes violently , actually bouncing front end off of road making it nearly impossible to retain control. Problem is being referred to among owners as "death wobble". All components checked, replaced and/or repaired without any improvement. Major problem for jeep owners should be a safety recall. Could cause loss of control at any speed above 40 mhp.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 100 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OLD HICKORY, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FY29P2VPXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/05/00 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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