| Issue ID | 1619972 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11281004 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 18/11/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This problem has been previously reported and there have been 3 attempted fixes; 2 steering dampers and a wheel alignment. During a recent 150 mile trip, our jeep did the death wobble on 5 occasions. 3 at highway speed, approximately 70 mph; twice changing lanes and once on a straight away in right lane. The 5th event was at 55 mph on a straightway. Jeep is in for 5th repair today 11/19/19 for a track bar to fix the death wobble problem.*dt consumer stated he took the vehicle to the dealership and dealership wanted to charge him for an alignment at consumer's cost, consumer declined.*jb*dt consumer stated warranty claim for repairs show 9th one.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15200 |
| Number of Occurences | 9 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LANCASTER, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXDG9JWXXXXXX |
| 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? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 70 |
| 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 | QUINN MOTORS, INC. |
| Dealer's telephone number | 804-693-2408 |
| Dealer's city | GLOUCESTER |
| Dealer's state code | VA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 23061 |