| Issue ID | 652649 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10209622 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 19/11/07 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that it takes a minimum of four men to remove the hard top (freedom top) from the vehicle. The top leaks when it rains or when the vehicle is washed. Daimler chrysler stated that in order to get the vehicle inspected, the hard top would have to be placed back on the vehicle. While attempting to do so, the top became too heavy and was dropped, resulting in damage to the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The current and failure mileages were 4,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DANA POINT, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1J8GA64187LXXXXXX |
| 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 | 05/11/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Dealer's name | KAPPA STRANO CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE |
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