| Issue ID | 1420003 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11041969 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 01/11/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I bought my jeep used with approx. 22,000 miles on it on january 1,2017. I had began smelling burning from under the jeep. With a oil change the man stated that it was leaking from the front and rear axil assembly. I called the dealer and explained the problem and made a appointment. I had approx. 35000 miles on the jeep. I was told after picking up my jeep by the dealership that the leaks were fixed. In about a 2 weeks i could still smell burning. I thought it may be residual from being fixed. The check engine light came on and i called to make appointment. I had checked the tire pressure and the tires for any issues. I told service that the jeep became rougher to drive and harder to steer, 2 weeks after that i was driving on the interstate, hit a bump and the steering wheel began to pound & shake uncontrollably. It felt like the front tires were shaking back and forth fast. I almost lost control of the jeep. I pulled over ( 4 lanes of traffic) to the side to assess the issue. The tires were intact with no visible issues. When i started back up the wheels were no longer doing the wobbling. I did read and found "the "death wobble" is a creative term coined by jeep owners that describes a situation when the front axle begins violently oscillating, causing the car to shake (or wobble) in a manner which makes the vehicle hard to control". I drove to the dealership and explained the issue and told the service department worker it was unsafe to drive and it needed fixed. I do have extended warranty. I was told that they could not fix it and it would take 2 to 3 weeks before i could get a appointment. I was very upset knowing it was not safe but had no choice to make the earliest appointment 2 weeks out. I was told i could get a rental car, i stated i was not paying for a rental when my jeep is unsafe to drive and they will not fix it sooner. Mileage was 37,753 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37753 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MANCHESTER, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1C4AJWAG2FLXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 72 |
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