| Issue ID | 1630866 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11292068 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 24/12/19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep wrangler. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and noticed a lost of pressure. The contact decided to fill the vehicle with brake fluid; however, he later noticed brake fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic and was informed of an unknown recall regarding the brake line leaking braking fluid. The certified mechanic diagnosed that the brake line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called whitten brothers chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 10701 midlothian tpke, richmond, va 23235, 804-378-0707) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 119000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FA24199LXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 55 |
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