| Issue ID | 1547420 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11187387 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 03/12/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Jeep violently shakes when hitting a road irregularity at highway speeds. The wheel wobbling stops only when significantly reducing speeds. Reducing at that rate of speed can be very dangerous. I have had 4 steering dampeners replaced by the dealer. Having owned multiple jeeps, i never expected to experience death wobble on a brand new stock vehicle. The dealer is waiting for a track bar and new stabilizer to install. I am not confident in their ability to resolve this issue without aftermarket parts. This is an unsafe condition that needs immediate attention. Jeep looks at this as an exaggerated issue and have been quoted saying no one has died from death wobble. Do we have to wait until someone dies for it to be a real safety issue? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 175 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MANCHESTER, NH |
| 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? | |
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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 | 70 |
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