| Issue ID | 607959 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10172542 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 17/10/06 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated the pitman arm fell off from the steering gear box while driving 20 mph on normal road conditions, causing the vehicle to sideswipe another vehicle. No injuries were sustained, and a police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for evaluation. Also, the front end shook when driving 50 mph for two months prior to the failure. The manufacturer were contacted but the cause of the problem could not be determined. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 91560 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KINGSTON, NY |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 15/02/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | BEGNAL |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | KINGSTON |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 12401 |