| Issue ID | 1531277 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11171355 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 24/11/18 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Jeep steering wheel and front end begin shaking violently when a small bump is struck at higher speeds. This forces the driver to slow to unsafe speeds on the freeway potentially creating accidents.. Jeep currently will not correct the problem, but only allows the dealership to replace the steering damper, which fails within the same week. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8555 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | REYNOLDSBURG, OH |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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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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