| Issue ID | 1337408 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10928587 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 25/11/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was lucky i was parking the jeep when the sector shaft broke and the steering gear link fell off. Under other circumstances this could have ended in a major accident. And if a deadly accident occurred, the inspection report most likely would have blamed the collision for the broken shaft and chrysler would have been exonerated of any responsibilty. My jeep happened to be a deadly trap because of poor materials used in the manufacture of the vehicle. Where is the liability, and accountability of jeep? Nothing! They won't even pay for the damned shaft to be replaced. Jeep will certainly ignore this event and if forced to respond they will probably blame me for abusing the damned jeep which, by the way, i treat like my pet. I am so angry but if i express how i really feel, the complaint will not be posted. Be careful folks, you may lose control of your jeep anytime for no fault of your own, and you may get killed and kill somebody else because jeep is focused in making profits instead of making safe vehicles. The serial numbers found in the sector shaft are as follow: jlk4c, 140502b, and b4076. This story is real! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1C4AJWAG3FLXXXXXX |
| 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 | 5 |
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