| Issue ID | 1608341 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11267140 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 08/10/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When temps here dropped into the 40's, i noticed at 50-55 mph, it felt like someone was putting their hand on the wheel and trying to hold it still. It was resistant to turn very far then suddenly would "let go", which, i feel, is very dangerous. I came very close to heading into oncoming traffic. It's happened twice with 4 days and has been to the dealership twice now (had it towed from my place of work the day it happens on 10/4/19 and happened again today, 10/8/19). I have already come so close to being in one accident due to this issue. Nothing has been done--other than the v41 recall repair (new damper). This is extremely dangerous and i'm uncomfortable driving the jeep and it's nearly new! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6300 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOLLY, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXDG2JWXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 50 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | |
| Dealer's state code | |
| Dealer's ZIP code |