| Issue ID | 972857 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10505151 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 04/03/13 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Over time the stock l/f tire rubbed through the brake line causing the l/f caliper to lock up wearing down the l/f brake pads and overheating the rotor. The brake hose, caliper , brake pads and front brake rotors needed to be replaced. I had an independent mechanic look at this and he believes it is a defect in the design on the vehicle. The stock l/f tire should never touch the brake line within the turning radius of the vehicle. I was very lucky that i didn't travel very far with the caliper locked on the wheel, it could of led to a fire. Chrysler did not claim any fault and charged me for the repair. I have found other similar complaints posted online. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53846 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PORT JEFFERSON, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FA24197LXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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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