| Issue ID | 1503111 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11138974 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 25/09/18 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Very serious safety issue with the majority of all welds that connect parts/frame/body. They are extremely porous which will cause the welds to fail over time due to rusting from the inside out, some are very very thin which will cause failure just from every day use, and some are not even connecting the part to the frame/body which will cause deadly failure when the part comes off from shearing. I do not feel safe in this vehicle, and this is the only mode of transportation i have. I have a 3 year old daughter who also has to ride in this vehicle. It is not okay that our lives are being put at risk any time we have to drive this vehicle with knowing these welds could fail at any time. I have contacted several fca reps, and the dealership and have been told there is nothing they can do. I have multiple, multiple pictures of these welds, however i will attach a few to this so you can get an idea. This is unacceptable, and it should not require someone dying before anything gets done about this. *bf..... Updated 10/30/18*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EASTOVER, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXEG8JWXXXXXX |
| 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? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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