| Issue ID | 1489210 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11119650 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 11/08/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Merging on to highway, steering stiffened then loosened. Steering wheel had to be at 45-90 degree angle to maintain straight track. At home, i noticed the track bar mount had separated from the frame. The weld on the outboard side is on mount instead of the seam between the mount and frame. The front and rear welds on the mount are cracked. Only intact weld is the inboard weld. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1344 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KERNERSVILLE, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXFG7JWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 25 |
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