| Issue ID | 694957 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10243876 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 27/09/08 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 jeep wrangler - extreme front end shutter at highway speeds, usually in the area of 55mph. The shutter is so bad the vehicle has to be stopped immediately to avoid loss of control. This has occurred 3 times in the last week alone. The dealer claims it is a known issue but the part is out of stock. They (jeep) calls it a shimmer, i* say it is a shutter and a life safety issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22464 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA |
| 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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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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