| Issue ID | 1377380 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10985001 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 11/05/17 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Today my 2011 jeep wrangler unlimited with 22k miles bought new by myself experienced the oscillating front end issue commonly referred to as the "death wobble". My steering wheel shook and i had to hold on highly at 60 mph to maintain control. I was terrified and have maintained this vehicle properly and never had it off road. I had to pull over to a complete stop in heavy traffic to inspect the tires which were fine. Apparently stopping the vehicle, stopped the oscillating suspension component(s) and i was able to get home safely. Now i'm afraid to drive the vehicle more than a few miles because of this serious safety issue. This is the first episode and it is related to the very well documented fiat/chrysler's faulty designed front suspension components on these vehicles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4HA3H11BLXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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