| Issue ID | 985242 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10515113 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 28/05/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | '08 jeep wrangler sahara displays truly alarming wheel vibration under light braking when descending from altitude. Altitude is usually around 10,000 feet, grade is usually 6-7% and speed 55-65mph. To-date i have only replicated this problem at altitude (kings canyon/sequoia in ca and in the rockies on the i70 in co to name a couple of incidents) so it? S unlikely to be the notorious "jeep death wobble," though it may be a related issue. I? M wondering whether the viscosity of the brake fluid may be a factor? Jeep referred me to a dealer but i don't want an opinion from a repair shop, i want (and deserve) an explanation from "the manufacturer" of the vehicle as to why their vehicle is suddenly so difficult to control under braking. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HERMOSA BEACH, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1J8GA59178LXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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