| Issue ID | 739947 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10284743 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 22/04/09 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that when entering the vehicle, she noticed that the door hinge, hood, and the driver and passenger side doors paint was uneven and exhibited rust underneath. The dealer stated that the door hinges were rusting and the door hinges would have to be replaced. The manger notified a representative from chrysler and he agreed to inspect the vehicle to determine if the failure would be repaired by the manufacturer since he was unable to make that decision. The representative confirmed that no compensation would be offered since the failure was surface rust caused by the environment. A report was filed with the manufacturer; however, she has not received any follow up correspondence regarding her claim. The failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 27,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CORPUS CHRISTI , TX |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FA241X7LXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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