| Issue ID | 813899 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10353393 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 19/08/10 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After driving on the freeway for approx. 40 miles i attempted to exit. I applied my brakes to start slowing down and proceed to get into the exit lane. Once in the exit lane i tried to apply more brake pressure to slow down faster, and the brake pedal slowly traveled all the way to the floor. I managed to get back on to the freeway without incident and onto a breakdown lane to slow down. I applied my brakes again, and after applying a moderate amount of pressure the brake pedal continued to travel to the floor. Using only moderate brake pressure i was able to slow down my vehicle and stop. Any more than moderate pressure would cause the pedal to go to the floor. I checked my brake fluid level, and it was still at the max level, so i proceeded to pump my breaks to try and locate a leak. There were no leaks and the brake fluid level did not go down. I slowly continued home knowing that i had limited braking ability. At home i inspected my vehicle again, and there was no brake fluid loss. I opened the brake fluid container and inspected the fluid level, the fluid level was at the max mark, but i noticed small black particles at the bottom of the container. I called the dealer i purchased the vehicle from and described the incident. They picked up my vehicle and replaced the brake master cylinder. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4365 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEBBERVILLE, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1J4BA6H17ALXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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 | 70 |
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