| Issue ID | 1275940 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10855305 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| File date | 04/04/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The frame is rusting around the rear control arm mounts , i have seen others rust in the same place in person and on the internet. There are even companies that make repairs for this problem like safe-t-cap. The rust on mine is bad enough that it will not pass state inspection without being repaired. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 230000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STAUNTON, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FY19S1VPXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | |
| Dealer's state code | |
| Dealer's ZIP code |