| Issue ID | 1501080 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11132283 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 27/09/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle has a dead spot in steering. About 1 inch from side to side where steering is unresponsive. Issue becomes progressively worse as speeds increase. At highway speeds it is very difficult to keep vehicle going straight in one lane. Steering requires near constant input and over correction which causes more swaying. Any driving is difficult to with one hand. When on highway passing a large truck, the loose steering is very difficult to control and makes the vehicle unsafe to drive. Dealership service department states the steering as normal and drives similar to new vehicles on the lot. There are videos on youtube documenting this issue with independent technicians coming up with non oem endorsed repairs. The service advisor states that these repairs can not be performed because fca has not authorized any repairs and would void warranty. Please investigate so that fca can recall these vehicles for a safety issue that manufacturer is ignoring. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TAMPA, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXFG6JWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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