| Issue ID | 1643813 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11308769 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 24/01/20 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving vehicle at approx 45mph in the rh lane approaching an intersection with an illuminated green right-turn arrow(my lane), a vehicle in the same lane, traveling same direction, suddenly stopped at the green light at the intersection. I immediately applied hard pressure to brake pedal, only to have it slam straight to the floor-board with very little braking action. I was able to quickly down-shift and apply parking brake in time to avoid collision with stopped vehicle. I carefully drove vehicle to my home, approx 3 miles from incident intersection. Upon inspection i noted brake master-cylinder empty (it was topped-off to "max" line when checked evening prior), and hydraulic fluid sprayed all-around right (passenger)-side front inner wheel and puddled/dripping at banjo-bolt. You-tube research found a similar situation with a jeep 2 model years older than mine. Link to video: https://www. Youtube. Com/watch? V=nvdzj874xum&list=pldw3mie2v4tcrduua9d8rbclqv8qa1mfb&index=2&t=1230s when i removed the right brake hose assembly, the metal crimp-on fitting to the flex-hose was completely disintegrated by corrosion. I replaced the left brake hose assembly as well, and found nearly as-severe corrosion on the metal crimp-on fittings though no leakage had occurred from there during this incident. See attachments for digital pics taken throughout the repair process, and excerpts from the maintenance logbook i maintain on this vehicle. I have another, newer (2014) jeep wrangler that has the same flexible brake-hose installation at build. I intend to remove/replace those hoses at next scheduled inspection, in approx 6-8 weeks. I will report findings and link to this report. Please contact me at the email/phone provided, or at my work email: [xxx] i believe likelihood of like-failures is high, severity could be catastrophic. Thank you! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 103000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GRAND RAPIDS, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1J4AA2D17ALXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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