| Issue ID | 1469465 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11097747 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 23/05/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Power steering appears to be momentarily locking up or failing while the vehicle is in motion at speeds over 30 mph. Have experienced the issue numerous times while driving on roads which curve to the left. The steering wheel suddenly becomes very stiff and nearly impossible to turn to the left. Then, all of a sudden, it releases causing the vehicle to swerve to the left. This has happened on city streets going 30-50 mph and on highways going 60-75 mph. Said occurrences happened several times in the last month, the last one being yesterday on 5/23/18. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1700 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SANFORD, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXEG7JWXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 40 |
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