| Issue ID | 1497022 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11128812 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 01/09/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering is loose and 1 inch movements of the steering wheel in either direction yield no steering effect at all. Car wanders in left and right and the "dead" zone in the steering wheel make it difficult to control. Other drivers must think i am driving drunk. Not safe or comfortable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 200 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MILLER PLACE, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXFN4JWXXXXXX |
| 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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