| Issue ID | 1579792 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11230077 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 20/08/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep wrangler. While driving at any speed, the steering wheel can be turned up to two inches right and left and the wheels do not turn. Up to 4 inches of slack , free play in the steering wheel. Steering wheel must be constantly moving to stay on a straight path. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two different dealers, including patterson chrysler dodge (903-218-4651, located at 1611 us highway 259 n, kilgore, tx 75662). The dealer was aware of the failure and stated that there was no remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 900. The vin was not provided. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 900 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TOUP, TX |
| 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 |
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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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