| Issue ID | 1549338 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11191046 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 22/02/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Hit pothole on interstate traveling 65 mph and experienced severe motion in the steering and suspension to the point of almost losing control of vehicle. After looking at videos online related to this the experience is being referred to as the "death wobble" found on jeep forum. This is a stock jeep not modified in any way in terms of larger tires or lifted suspension. The problem spontaneously resolved when i slowed to around 40 mph. I was not turning or changing lanes at the time it happened. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PARKERSBURG, IA |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXDG5JWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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