| Issue ID | 999471 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10532739 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 26/07/13 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | During state vehicle inspection local garage discovered that the front driver's side brake line had been worn through from the front tire rubbing on it when wheels turned to the left. Garage suggested checking with jeep dealership to see if a recall was in affect. Took vehicle to jeep dealership where it was purchased and service manager said no recall was in affect however jeep had published a service bulletin for this issue and re-designed the brake lines affected. The service manager said the issue was from road moisture/debris seeping through the rubber boots covering the brake line fittings which caused excess corrosion to build within the rubber boots triggering the boots to "swell" causing the contact with the tire. There was an inference made by the service manager that the vehicle's tires may have attributed to this from their tread design however the tire size matches the manufacturer specs on the label inside the door jam. Appears to be a faulty design of the original manufacturer brake lines. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120463 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PORTLAND, ME |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FA24118LXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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