| Issue ID | 892345 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10435704 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 07/11/11 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. While driving approximately 20 mph, the brake light illuminated on the instrument panel and the brake pedal dropped to the floorboard abnormally. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and added brake fluid to the braking system. In addition, the air bag waning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the technician stated there was a hole in the brake tube due to the steering shaft rubbing against the tube. The brake line would have to be replaced and the clock spring for the air bags was fractured and would also need replacing. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id numbers: 08v202000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) and 11v528000 (air bags:frontal) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in either recall. The brake line was repaired but the clock spring was not. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TOWN CREEK, AL |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FZ24118LXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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 | 20 |
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