| Issue ID | 1516064 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11153311 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 22/10/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep wrangler. While driving approximately 65 mph over a bump in the road, the steering wheel wobbled and vibrated without warning. The vehicle was taken to ray price mt pocono chevrolet (570-839-0810, located at 2969 pa-940, mt pocono, pa 18344) where it was diagnosed that the steering dampener needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the part was on backorder and would not become available until april of 2019. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100. The consumer stated the problem persists and feels its a defect in the ball joint or wheels. Consumer stated as per my complaint or year ago my jeep had a terrible waba have to bring it back three times i thought it to be corrected now almost a year later it is starting again it is actually a killer wobble with the wheel vibrating terrible. Due to this wobble i feel there is an inherent problem in the ball joints and wheels therefore i |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FORT LEE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | |
| Dealer's state code | |
| Dealer's ZIP code |