| Issue ID | 1503342 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11139132 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 08/10/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle is impossible to keep on the road. Steering has so much play i have almost struck the guard rails and/or other adjacent vehicles. Especially acute at highway speeds. Fca has refused to admit a severe safety issue exists despite thousands of complaints on blogs and online forums. There is 1 - 2 inches or more of play in steering that requires fatiguing attention while driving to keep the vehicle in its lane. Shocking fca has not had a recall despite online posts with fixes / adjustments to the steering box that have solved the issue. Dealers refuse to make the adjustment because it i not authorized by fca. Please get involved before serious accidents occur. I just saw a recall was issued for steering on this model due to poor factory welds to the track bar. This is a separate but still serious safety control issue. This happens (noticeable) traveling above 30 miles per hour. Fca is in denial -help!!! They will not make the adjustment at the dealer. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BEVERLY HILLS, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXCG6JWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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