| Issue ID | 1065002 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10587675 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 22/08/12 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Since purchasing my 2006 jeep wrangler unlimited, i have had multiple issues with severe front-end instability (shimmy and shaking) when the vehicle travels approximately 50 miles per hour. Immediately after purchase, i spent hundreds of dollars on front-end work, tire balance, and tire rotation work, in an attempt to resolve the issue. However, despite a slight initial reduction in the problem, the shimmy and shaking returned soon after the work i had done, and has become progressively worse. This issue is so common that thousands of people in online jeep communities have named the condition, "death wobble.," since the issue can render a vehicle virtually undrivable. I fear for my personal safety, and for that of my wife and young children when we travel in this vehicle. My request is that chrysler stop denying that there is a dangerous, potentially life threatening condition involving multiple jeep production year models. I request that a solution be engineered as quickly as possible in the interest of my family' safety, and the safety of the general public. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BAYTOWN, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FA64S16PXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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