| Issue ID | 516088 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10100792 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| File date | 30/11/04 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANI |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 1)the vehicle failed the annual inspection - and i was advised the reason was "exhaust manifold". 2)i called the dealer - who thought my vehicle was a "2. 5" which already has a recall on the exhaust manifold, but i have a "4. 0" which currently does not. I asked what harm is being done if i do not get it fixed - and was advised that since there is a hole in the exhaust manifold, exhaust fumes are filling the cab (like the 2. 5). I was at that time advised that there is no recall on this part. As it was explained to me, the part on the 2. 5 is a bolt that attaches to the motor, and when it breaks, leaks exhaust into the cab; and on the 4. 0 (which i believe is also a common problem), that there is a break in the base of the "y" pipe, which also leaks exhaust into the cab. I called the manufacturer customer line 800. 992. 1997, i advised that i was aware that this was a serious problem, and that there is already a recall on a similar model; i was told that all they could do was "register the complaint". I asked "how does one go about a recall process" and was told it was involved and complicated, and i was directed to this site after pressing for satisfaction. I then asked "how many people have to die before you recall this part?", and the rep on the other end of the line giggled. I went on to ask that if there was a recall on this part would i be reimbursed for my expenditure, and i was advised that "yes", i would be reimbursed for having to pay for this repair. 3)because it is a dangerous condition, i am having the exhaust manifold replaced. I can make it available for inspection. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54625 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FY19S2XPXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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