| Issue ID | 1540326 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11181761 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 21/02/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving at 40 mph the steering locked up and i could not turn. Applied brakes and additional pressure to steering wheel and was able to steer vehicle enough to avoid any collision, came to a stop and steering seemed to return to normal. This happened at about 9500 miles. This happened 1/19 was driving at 55 mph, and hit a dip in the road. The entire vehicle began to shake uncontrollably, went left of center, applied brakes and slowed vehicle down. Regained enough steering to return to my lane at about 10/15 mph. On coming traffic slowed to a stopped to assist in avoiding an accident. This happened at about 11000 miles. This happened 2/21/19 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BEALLSVILLE, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXDG5JWXXXXXX |
| 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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