| Issue ID | 1466332 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11093172 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 10/05/18 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Frame has welds that are substandard on the passenger side. Especially around the control arm bracket. Large areas of porosity, and slag all over the frame. Took to dealership, and service advisor immediately identified which welds were not up to specs. After 4 days, dealership turned back vehicle, siting i would need to go to another dealership since they do not have proper facilities to repair frame welds. Went to dealership #2 which was referred by dealership #1. After 4 days, i received a call that engineers had mechanic look at other welds, and said if they are the same, they are good welds. How can a mechanic who is untrained in welding identify over the phone what a substandard weld is or is not ? I have had my vehicle inspected by 2 professional welders, and both have identified welds that are not up to specifications, and need attention. Other vehicles of this same make model and year have had issues with control arm brackets failing due to insufficient welds in the same location, why is fca not doing anything, and why has the nhtsa not forced a recall ? This is highly unsafe, and needs immediate attention. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1200 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MENIFEE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXEG6JWXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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