| Issue ID | 860440 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10402747 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 25/06/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep wrangler unlimited. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 to 50 mph he noticed that there was a violent shake in the front end of the vehicle. The shaking became so excessive that it caused the vehicle to move into the next lane due to the driver not being able to control it. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised him that the shaking may have been caused by the tires. The vehicle was taken to a tire dealer who replaced the tires and performed an alignment. Within 10,000 miles of having the alignment done and the tires changed the vehicle began to shake. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000. The vin was unavailable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BELOIT, WI |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 45 |
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