| Issue ID | 1363143 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10965892 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 23/11/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Traveling on a two lane highway under clear conditions, mid-day, light drizzle, this 2016 jeep wrangler 4wd with less than 5,000 miles on it hydroplaned into an on-coming semi tractor trailer resulting in a head on collision and rollover. No other car in front of nor behind this vehicle had hydroplaning issues. This vehicle was totaled and the driver critically injured with long term disability prognosis. Investigate the following for failures & safety risks: 1. Tires (less than 5,000 miles on them) 2. Factory installed software designed to take control of vehicle 3. Road resurfacing |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MOUNTAIN HOME, AR |
| VIN pattern | 1C4AJWAG1GLXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 2 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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