| Issue ID | 1350254 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10946482 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/09/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The heat shield baffle above the muffler becomes completely unattached because both the nuts holding it in place and baffle itself corrode away. The baffle then drops on to the muffler and rattles. The baffle is made of very thin metal. This jeep is a 2012 with only 30000 miles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BAY CITY, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1C4AJWAG9CLXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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