| Issue ID | 1506156 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11141341 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 18/10/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While trying to merge into a highway the power steering turned of and i was unable to turn the wheel left to merge. I had to force it to get into the driving lane and then the power steering started to work again. Then on the curve 1/4 mile after i got on the highway the road curves to the right and the steering wheel locked up again for about 2 to 3 seconds. Speed was about 50 to 60 both times.. I tried later when driving home and was unable to duplicate. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6700 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BATTLE CREEK, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXDGXJWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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