| Issue ID | 611629 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10175346 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/12/06 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Rear plastic window cracked in cold weather. Told by dealer that this is a common problem and plastic windows cannot be touched in cold weather. Nothing in the owner's manual states this policy. Dealer advised not to remove snow/ice, brush window, touch window, or contact window with water in cold weather. Dealer employee stated that they will not touch a plastic window unless they warm the plastic up first. Jeep will not replace under warranty, stating environmental factors. Possible safety hazard in not being able to wash vehicle in cold weather or remove snow/ice. This leaves no visibility out of rear window. *nm |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BOULDER, CO |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 01/05/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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