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1997 Jeep WRANGLER Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	403236
Internal NHTSA #	10007990
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	JEEP
Model	WRANGLER
Model Year	1997
File date	14/02/03
Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The 1997 jeep wrangler has a problem with the hvac dampers literally falling apart and becoming unusable. The plastic ends break off and the actuators will not operate them. The part has been upgraded by chrysler so they now this exists. It is a fairly expensive repair (over $700). My is done. The dealer did just fine but i have ask chrysler to make this a safety recall. The defrosters are virtually non usable when this occurs. This is a dangerour situation, driving with no defrosters. This problems has occurred on many wrangers and as my dealer said cherekee as well.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	36000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GASTONIA, NC
VIN pattern	1J4FY19S2VPXXXXXX
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	24/11/96
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	MAN
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Dealer's name	DONALD JEEP
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	LINCONTON
Dealer's state code	NC
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1997 Jeep WRANGLER Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1997 Jeep WRANGLER Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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