| Issue ID | 1606328 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11265519 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 24/09/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On september 24, 2019, i rented a 2019 jeep wrangler in las vegas, nevada. Over the course of 8 days this vehicle had three incidents of extreme steering system vibration, aka, death wobble. These incidents occurred on paved highways while traveling at 45mph, 60 mph and 65 mph. During these episodes of death wobble, the vehicle began to shake violently, similar to experiencing a tire blowout and was difficult to keep under control. Applying the brakes slowly took the vehicle out of the wobble once the speed was reduced to about 10 mph. Fortunately no injuries or damage occurred as a result of these incidents, however these were extremely violent episodes and could lead to tragic consequences if the necessary repairs are not addressed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DESOTO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1C4HJXENXKWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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