| Issue ID | 1385739 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11000045 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 15/06/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep wrangler. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel stiffened and became difficult to turn. In addition, the battery and overheat warning indicators illuminated and the temperature gauge increased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (frey motors at 409 valley st, lewistown, pa 17044) where it was diagnosed that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced and the air condition hose was fractured. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there was no recall in reference to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,580. Updated 08/29/17*lj *cn |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36580 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HUNTINGDON, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4AA5D15BLXXXXXX |
| 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? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| 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 | FREY MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 717-248-7811 |
| Dealer's city | LEWISTOWN |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 17044 |