| Issue ID | 1600346 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11255065 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 16/05/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the front passenger side sway bar and j-link separated while driving 40 mph. As a result, the vehicle veered out of control and struck a mail box, fence, and concrete wall, which caused the rear differential cover to separate and leak fluid. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle came to a stop when it struck a meter at a propane distribution center, causing a propane leak. Police report number: 201901663 was filed. The contact suffered injuries to the face and nose, which did not require medical attention. The following day, the vehicle was towed home, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 11,328. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EUGENE, OR |
| VIN pattern | 1C4BJWCG0HLXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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| Date of purchase | 21/09/17 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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