| Issue ID | 168483 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 709477 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| File date | 21/07/99 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving on rt 84 in new york state steering went out causeing the jeep to be thrown across three lanes of the interstate. The jeep then rolled over down the medium strip. Driver was ejected from jeep the other three passengers remianed in jeep sustianing bruises. Airgags never deployed while jeep was rolling over. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EAST BANGOR, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FY29P5WPXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 4 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/09/98 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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