| Issue ID | 1443025 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11065553 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| File date | 27/01/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have taken care of this jeep covering every speck of rust as soon as i seen it and today while cleaning the underside of the jeep i found a rust hole in the frame. From the outside it looks brand new. After examination i found the entire frame has rusted out form the inside out and was full of chunks of metal. I believe this to be a massive safety hazard that jeep designed a frame that holds water and salt and will rust out without the owner even knowing how dangerous it is to drive the vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEW CASTLE, NH |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FY29P6VPXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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