| Issue ID | 973225 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10505405 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 14/09/12 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have had persistent violent shaking of the front end after hitting minor bumps at highway speeds. The issue is referred to as the "death wobble" by others online and by jeep dealership. They fixed once under warranty at less than 20k miles and now that it is recurring at 38k-47k miles they will not cover. I have made no modifications to the vehicle - it is stock. The issue happened 3 times in one trip this past weekend where i need to bring the car to a near stop on the highway (obviously a dangerous condition). I called jeep corporate (max, level 1 agent. [xxx] rep # 4. 2. 2013 2:50pm eastern time for a 30 minute + call.) they informed me they would not cover and read a statement. I am shocked that jeep refuses to fix something the dealer quoted me $350 to resolve that is clearly a common defect in their product and causes a serious safety issue. I hope that your organization can encourage proactive resolution before someone is seriously injured or killed. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CAMBRIDGE, MA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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