| Issue ID | 1636598 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11300373 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 19/01/20 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When looking at the vehicle on a car hoist, unsatisfactory welds on the chassis were identified. The welds occurred at various locations and included defects such as excessive porosity, excessive weld spatter, and off location of the original weld and touch up welds. I am not a certified weld inspector, however i am a state certified welder, and federally licensed aircraft mechanic. I have been taught to identify weld defects, and understand effects they have on structural strength. For being a robotically welded frame i found the quality of some welds unacceptable, and should not have passed quality control at the factory. I am not an automotive engineer, nor am i a structural engineer, however i assume that the structural strength of the frame in this state is less of the original design strength. This issue should be dealt with before something bad happens. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4960 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ALTOONA, WI |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXEG1JWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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