| Issue ID | 895090 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10438129 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 09/11/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while attempting to downshift while driving 25 mph uphill, the contact lost control and crashed into a wall. The contact sustained injuries to the nose. The police were called and a police report was filed. The police officer advised that the failure seemed to have been caused by a fractured tie-rod. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was 6,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COVINGTON, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4BA5H16BLXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| 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 | 25 |
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