| Issue ID | 1437835 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11061083 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 01/01/18 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | It is a known problem that the jeep wrangler heater core prematurely clogs and subsequently fails causing less heat from the driver's side defroster vents. During this recent cold snap in michigan the defroster struggled to adequately clear the windshield of frost and snow and i felt this to be a safety issue. I approached my jeep dealer and they said "yeah the heater cores go out early" nothing we can do, it will be $1500-2000 to repair as it involves removing the entire dash. I have never had a heater core clog with less than 50,000 miles, this is clearly a manufacturers defect and in cold weather climates cold pose a significant safety hazard. A brief search of the internet leads to a pending class action website further giving proof to the widespread knowledge of this problem. The website is: https://www. Carcomplaints. Com/news/2017/jeep-wrangler-heater-core-replacement-lawsuit-challenged. Shtml i would ask nhtsa to look into this further as not having adequate defrosting capabilities could hinder driver vision out of the windshield and side front windows. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 49000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GRAND RAPIDS, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1C4BJWFG5FLXXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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