| Issue ID | 591598 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10160008 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 16/06/06 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 50 mph a car cut in front of the vehicle, the driver turned the wheel slightly and lost control of the vehicle, then struck a guard rail. The driver sustained minor injuries and there was a police report filed at the scene. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, where it was determined the steering gear sheered and fractured. The steering gear needs to be replaced. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42711 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TOLEDO, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FA39S64PXXXXXX |
| 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 | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/07/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 50 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | YARK AUTOMOTIVE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | TOLEDO |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code |