| Issue ID | 1488774 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11119351 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 15/06/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The steering on a brand new jeep wrangler jl rubicon is very loose with a dead spot at the top. It is extremely challenging to maintain a lane when driving, especially at highway speed. Under hard braking the vehicle will pull one way or the other because it feels like nothing is keeping the front wheels straight, correcting it is scary as the vehicle sways significantly. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXDG7JWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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