| Issue ID | 688439 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10238564 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| File date | 09/08/08 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | A/c-heater fan control switch burns out every 2 to 4 years. I am the original owner of a 99 jeep tj wrangler. I have replaced the fan control switch 4 times now. Each time the pigtail has fried as well and needed replacing. First time dealer replaced under warranty. Second, third and fourth time i paid to have it replaced. After 3rd time i wrote to chrysler and explained and showed all dealer repair paper work and they reimbursed with check for one repair. Dealer gave me a credit on an additional repair. This last (4th) repair i found out that chrysler knows about the issue, and has reduced the price of the replacement part by half. I was told to expect this to be a normal repair every 2 to 4 years for as long as i have the vehicle. I was told for a few model years they have constant power to the fan and this eventually leads to a burn out. Sometimes causing more damage if the flareup is big. Chrysler won't do any more reimb. And no plans to fix model years affected. Bummer!! Repair dates: 7/2000; 8/2002; 9/2004;8/2008 part number: 55037473ab. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16803 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHANDLER, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FY19S0XPXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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