| Issue ID | 1517498 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11154518 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 27/11/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving on highway at approximately 70-75 mph and the front end started to shake violently. Steering wheel and front end were visibly shaking. Had to pull to side of road. Took to dealership the next day in which they stated it was the "death wobble". Parts not available to fix for 5-6 more months (april - may 2019). Completely unacceptable considering it's brand new, i commute 5 days a week (120 highway miles a day) and also transport two small children to school every day. I also suffer from panic attacks, in which this incident brought on a full blown attack. I am very concerned about my safety in this vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13300 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SHARPSBURG, MD |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXDG0JWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 73 |
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