| Issue ID | 950192 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10483809 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 10/10/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Now that have forced chrysler to recall jeep models for airbag problems how about forcing jeep/chrysler to recall and fix jeep for the "death wobble". I first experienced this last year. At about 50mph the vehicle began to shake violently. I thought i was in a blender. I checked the internet and jeep forum and found this to be a common problem with jeep wranglers. I even checked with the jeep dealer here in oklahoma and was told it could be the ball joints, steering cylinder and/or even worn tires. He even acknowledged the problem. My mechanic said the ball joints were good... The tires just ok. But steering cylinder would probably need replacing. So i paid $145. 00 to the jeep/chrysler dealer for a new steering cylinder. Turns out the one i purchased was much bigger then the one i replaced. It still shook a little until i replaced the tires at another $650. 00. This needs to be investigated. I hope you will look into this. Please before someone gets hurt and maybe already has. Thanks |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OKEMAH, OK |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FA39S06PXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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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