| Issue ID | 159737 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 707395 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| File date | 01/05/99 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Emergency braking from 60-62 mph on wet pavement resulted in rear of vehicle to begin sliding around to the left. The four sheel abs system had previously been checked following a tire lock-up during emergency braking on dry pavement. Dealer performed drb test and check for codes, none found and abs operating at this time. Dealer agreed that abs equipped vehicle shouldn't respond in this fashion. Owner requested follow-up by chrysler regional representative. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WAUWATOSA, WI |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FY19S8WPXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/11/97 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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