| Issue ID | 1229555 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10782294 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 05/10/15 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the heat shield that was located between the muffler and the rear subframe separated from the vehicle. The contact indicated that the steel bolts used to secure the heat shield caused the failure due to oxidation. The vehicle was not examined by a mechanic and the failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,396. Updated 12/03/15*lj *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56396 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WEST PORT, MA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FA24128LXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | SOMERSET CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 1-800-495-JEEP |
| Dealer's city | SOMERSET |
| Dealer's state code | MA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 02725 |