| Issue ID | 1676831 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11340959 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 18/07/20 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Front right brake on '17 wrangler (caliper) froze shut while in motion on highway moving approximately 45 mph. Smoke was visible above front right wheel, vehicle shook while in motion. Vehicle has 19,000 miles, zero indication of low brake pads which should last well over 45,000 miles, and only the right brake pad wore down. Dealership claims low brake pad caused issue, therefore wear & tear. Due to no prior brake issues/slow braking/ squeaking, and current mileage, i'm of the opinion that brakes locked due to design or mechanical issues rather than lack of maintenance. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SHREWSBURY, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1C48JWDG5HLXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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