| Issue ID | 1529987 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11170375 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 01/10/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | With about 1100 miles on this brand new jeep i hit a bump on the highway at 65-70 mph. The jeep started to shake violently and i had all i could do to hold on to the steering wheel. If you slow down to under 40 mph the shaking stops. Ever since anytime i am on a highway at 60 mph or more even a bridge joint will cause the jeep to go into it's shake, rattle, and roll routine. I can always stop it by immediately slowing down but in heavy boston traffic this is simply not a safe alternative. For a $40,000 vehicle that has hardly been driven yet i think this is a manufacturing defect that is extremely dangerous. I hope you will take it seriously as this defect has been going on in jeeps for years and it has not been addressed. If you don't think it's a safety issue you take it on rte 128 at rush hour and get back to me when it gives you a heart attack. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1100 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST BROOKFIELD, MA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXDG6JWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 68 |
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