| Issue ID | 1618726 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11280029 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 13/11/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While in motion during colder temperatures, my steering wheel becomes stiff and difficult to turn. The stiffness is present at all speeds, but most prevalent at highway speeds. This stiffness eventually fades once temperatures increase or the vehicle has warmed up sufficiently. There was a service bulletin jeep released to fix this issue, and i had it applied last winter, but the issue has returned again. It seems the software fix they had applied is not permanent. This issue is incredibly dangerous as it causes the steering wheel to almost lock up when taking a turn. At times when temperatures are very low, the steering wheel stiffness makes turning on the highway very difficult. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17700 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SOUTH WINDSOR, CT |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXDG6JWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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