| Issue ID | 161739 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 838266 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| File date | 22/03/99 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving 65mph, heard what sounded like a bomb had blown up under vehicle. Heard metal against metal rattling & then a loud bang. Vehicle stopped completely on highway. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Was informed by mechanic that the drivetrain had exploded. The dealership refused to repair due to not being under warranty. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEWTON, MA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FY49S9WPXXXXXX |
| 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 | 13/02/98 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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