| Issue ID | 1578244 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11228934 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 02/07/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering has a dead spot in the wheel with about 2 inches of play. Constantly have to make corrections left and right as you drive down the highway. The vehicle was purchased new about one month ago and now has 452 miles on it. Dealer just replaced the tracker bar, which was a possible fix provided by corporate. However, only a slight difference was made to the steering problem after this repair. Very unsafe when driving on the freeway doing 65-70 mph. Service manager stated the only thing corporate has listed so far to replace, if this issue arises, is the tracking bar. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 452 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PORTLAND, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1C4GJXAG1JWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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