Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
18 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 77B
Recall Date: Sep 12, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 30B
Recall Date: Sep 5, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 19A
Recall Date: Feb 23, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: Y01
Recall Date: Jan 28, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: W12
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: VA6
Recall Date: Sep 26, 2019
Ehg Usa Lp Dba American Fastbacks
Safety Issue:
Erwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks (EHGUSA-AF) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles sold with a roof top tent installed. The top cover of the roof top tent may crack or break, possibly resulting in the cover detaching from the vehicle while moving.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Apr 23, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler four-door vehicles. The right rear passenger door latch may not be in the correct location, possibly preventing the door from latching properly.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: UB6
Recall Date: Nov 8, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can cause the bracket to separate from the frame, reducing steering capability.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: UA5
Recall Date: Sep 28, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: U87
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly welded causing a split where the external spline is formed.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: U48
Recall Date: May 25, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: U49,U59-U65,U68,U73
Recall Date: May 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: U43
Recall Date: May 1, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The rear under body ladder rail may corrode, possibly reducing the strength of the rear floor pan and causing the left rear seat mount to become loose.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: U27
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2018
Consumer Complaints
2.5K ComplaintsChrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
IF I HIT A BUMP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL AND ENTIRE FRONT END BUMP VIOLENTLY UNTIL I REDUCE SPEED BELOW 40 MILES PER HOUR. AT THAT POINT THE SHAKING STOPS. DURING THIS SHAKING THE CAR IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEEER OR CONTROL. MY JEEP IS NEW AND IT BEGAN AT 2000 MILES (MAYBE THE FIRST TIME I TRAVELED ON THE HIGHWAY) AND STILL OCCURS. I NOW HAVE 6000 MILES. THE TIRES ARE SET TO THE PROPER PRESSURE AND I HAVE NOT DONE ANY MODIFICATIONS.
Corrective Action:
IF I HIT A BUMP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL AND ENTIRE FRONT END BUMP VIOLENTLY UNTIL I REDUCE SPEED BELOW 40 MILES PER HOUR. AT THAT POINT THE SHAKING STOPS. DURING THIS SHAKING THE CAR IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEEER OR CONTROL. MY JEEP IS NEW AND IT BEGAN AT 2000 MILES (MAYBE THE FIRST TIME I TRAVELED ON THE HIGHWAY) AND STILL OCCURS. I NOW HAVE 6000 MILES. THE TIRES ARE SET TO THE PROPER PRESSURE AND I HAVE NOT DONE ANY MODIFICATIONS.
Additional Notes:
IF I HIT A BUMP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL AND ENTIRE FRONT END BUMP VIOLENTLY UNTIL I REDUCE SPEED BELOW 40 MILES PER HOUR. AT THAT POINT THE SHAKING STOPS. DURING THIS SHAKING THE CAR IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEEER OR CONTROL. MY JEEP IS NEW AND IT BEGAN AT 2000 MILES (MAYBE THE FIRST TIME I TRAVELED ON THE HIGHWAY) AND STILL OCCURS. I NOW HAVE 6000 MILES. THE TIRES ARE SET TO THE PROPER PRESSURE AND I HAVE NOT DONE ANY MODIFICATIONS.
Mfg Campaign: 11152506
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, ABOUT 70 MPH AND WENT OVER BUMP ON A BRIDGE. THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS AND STOPPED AS I LET OFF THE GAS. I WENT OVER THE NEXT BRIDGE AND IT DID THE SAME THING. THIS IS THE 1ST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME , THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 5300 MILES ON IT.
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, ABOUT 70 MPH AND WENT OVER BUMP ON A BRIDGE. THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS AND STOPPED AS I LET OFF THE GAS. I WENT OVER THE NEXT BRIDGE AND IT DID THE SAME THING. THIS IS THE 1ST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME , THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 5300 MILES ON IT.
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, ABOUT 70 MPH AND WENT OVER BUMP ON A BRIDGE. THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS AND STOPPED AS I LET OFF THE GAS. I WENT OVER THE NEXT BRIDGE AND IT DID THE SAME THING. THIS IS THE 1ST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME , THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 5300 MILES ON IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11152509
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 70 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AFTER DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WESTGATE JEEP (6421 OLD WESTGATE RD, RALEIGH, NC) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 70 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AFTER DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WESTGATE JEEP (6421 OLD WESTGATE RD, RALEIGH, NC) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 70 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AFTER DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WESTGATE JEEP (6421 OLD WESTGATE RD, RALEIGH, NC) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11152532
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
DEATH WOBBLE. STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AFTER HITTING A BUMP, USUALLY AT A LOWER SPEED. 30-60 MPH. SOMETIMES SLOWING DOWN IS REQUIRED TO STOP THE SHAKING. NOT SAFE.
Corrective Action:
DEATH WOBBLE. STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AFTER HITTING A BUMP, USUALLY AT A LOWER SPEED. 30-60 MPH. SOMETIMES SLOWING DOWN IS REQUIRED TO STOP THE SHAKING. NOT SAFE.
Additional Notes:
DEATH WOBBLE. STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AFTER HITTING A BUMP, USUALLY AT A LOWER SPEED. 30-60 MPH. SOMETIMES SLOWING DOWN IS REQUIRED TO STOP THE SHAKING. NOT SAFE.
Mfg Campaign: 11152540
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS AROUND 70-75 MPH THE VEHICLE WILL HIT A BUMP AND THE STEERING AND JEEP WILL START SHAKING VIOLENTLY FOR 3-6 SECONDS OR UNTIL VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THIS IS A LONG DISTANCE. DRIVING IS UNSAFE WHEN THIS OCCURS. ONE PLACE IN PARTICULAR IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IS A BRIDGE TRANSITION ON PELLISSIPPI PARKWAY THE BRIDGE TRANSITION IS ON AN UPHILL TURN AND IT IS HARD TO KEEP THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE CORRECT PLACEMENT TO STAY IN THE LANE. THERE IS A BARRIER ON ONE SIDE AND TRAFFIC ON THE OTHER. THE STEERING WHEEL IS SHAKING AND THE ENTIRE JEEP IS SHAKING. THE PROBLEM STARTED OCCURRING WITH 14,000 MILES ON THE JEEP
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS AROUND 70-75 MPH THE VEHICLE WILL HIT A BUMP AND THE STEERING AND JEEP WILL START SHAKING VIOLENTLY FOR 3-6 SECONDS OR UNTIL VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THIS IS A LONG DISTANCE. DRIVING IS UNSAFE WHEN THIS OCCURS. ONE PLACE IN PARTICULAR IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IS A BRIDGE TRANSITION ON PELLISSIPPI PARKWAY THE BRIDGE TRANSITION IS ON AN UPHILL TURN AND IT IS HARD TO KEEP THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE CORRECT PLACEMENT TO STAY IN THE LANE. THERE IS A BARRIER ON ONE SIDE AND TRAFFIC ON THE OTHER. THE STEERING WHEEL IS SHAKING AND THE ENTIRE JEEP IS SHAKING. THE PROBLEM STARTED OCCURRING WITH 14,000 MILES ON THE JEEP
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS AROUND 70-75 MPH THE VEHICLE WILL HIT A BUMP AND THE STEERING AND JEEP WILL START SHAKING VIOLENTLY FOR 3-6 SECONDS OR UNTIL VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THIS IS A LONG DISTANCE. DRIVING IS UNSAFE WHEN THIS OCCURS. ONE PLACE IN PARTICULAR IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IS A BRIDGE TRANSITION ON PELLISSIPPI PARKWAY THE BRIDGE TRANSITION IS ON AN UPHILL TURN AND IT IS HARD TO KEEP THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE CORRECT PLACEMENT TO STAY IN THE LANE. THERE IS A BARRIER ON ONE SIDE AND TRAFFIC ON THE OTHER. THE STEERING WHEEL IS SHAKING AND THE ENTIRE JEEP IS SHAKING. THE PROBLEM STARTED OCCURRING WITH 14,000 MILES ON THE JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11152560
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS AROUND 70-75 MPH THE VEHICLE WILL HIT A BUMP AND THE STEERING AND JEEP WILL START SHAKING VIOLENTLY FOR 3-6 SECONDS OR UNTIL VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THIS IS A LONG DISTANCE. DRIVING IS UNSAFE WHEN THIS OCCURS. ONE PLACE IN PARTICULAR IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IS A BRIDGE TRANSITION ON PELLISSIPPI PARKWAY THE BRIDGE TRANSITION IS ON AN UPHILL TURN AND IT IS HARD TO KEEP THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE CORRECT PLACEMENT TO STAY IN THE LANE. THERE IS A BARRIER ON ONE SIDE AND TRAFFIC ON THE OTHER. THE STEERING WHEEL IS SHAKING AND THE ENTIRE JEEP IS SHAKING. THE PROBLEM STARTED OCCURRING WITH 14,000 MILES ON THE JEEP
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS AROUND 70-75 MPH THE VEHICLE WILL HIT A BUMP AND THE STEERING AND JEEP WILL START SHAKING VIOLENTLY FOR 3-6 SECONDS OR UNTIL VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THIS IS A LONG DISTANCE. DRIVING IS UNSAFE WHEN THIS OCCURS. ONE PLACE IN PARTICULAR IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IS A BRIDGE TRANSITION ON PELLISSIPPI PARKWAY THE BRIDGE TRANSITION IS ON AN UPHILL TURN AND IT IS HARD TO KEEP THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE CORRECT PLACEMENT TO STAY IN THE LANE. THERE IS A BARRIER ON ONE SIDE AND TRAFFIC ON THE OTHER. THE STEERING WHEEL IS SHAKING AND THE ENTIRE JEEP IS SHAKING. THE PROBLEM STARTED OCCURRING WITH 14,000 MILES ON THE JEEP
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS AROUND 70-75 MPH THE VEHICLE WILL HIT A BUMP AND THE STEERING AND JEEP WILL START SHAKING VIOLENTLY FOR 3-6 SECONDS OR UNTIL VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THIS IS A LONG DISTANCE. DRIVING IS UNSAFE WHEN THIS OCCURS. ONE PLACE IN PARTICULAR IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IS A BRIDGE TRANSITION ON PELLISSIPPI PARKWAY THE BRIDGE TRANSITION IS ON AN UPHILL TURN AND IT IS HARD TO KEEP THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE CORRECT PLACEMENT TO STAY IN THE LANE. THERE IS A BARRIER ON ONE SIDE AND TRAFFIC ON THE OTHER. THE STEERING WHEEL IS SHAKING AND THE ENTIRE JEEP IS SHAKING. THE PROBLEM STARTED OCCURRING WITH 14,000 MILES ON THE JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11152560
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (ABOUT 55MPH-70MPH) IF THE JEEP HITS A MINOR BUMP, IT WILL VIOLENTLY SHAKE. BOTH THE STEERING WHEEL, WHEELS AND THE ENTIRE CAR ARE AFFECTED. YOU CAN NOTICE THE VIOLENT SHAKING/VIBRATIONS FROM OUTSIDE THE CAR. THE ONLY WAY THE SHAKING STOPS IS BY SLOWING DOWN SIGNIFICANTLY. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I'VE HAD THE CAR, WHICH IS ONLY A FEW MONTHS OLD AND IS STOCK. NOTHING IS LIFTED OR MODIFIED.
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (ABOUT 55MPH-70MPH) IF THE JEEP HITS A MINOR BUMP, IT WILL VIOLENTLY SHAKE. BOTH THE STEERING WHEEL, WHEELS AND THE ENTIRE CAR ARE AFFECTED. YOU CAN NOTICE THE VIOLENT SHAKING/VIBRATIONS FROM OUTSIDE THE CAR. THE ONLY WAY THE SHAKING STOPS IS BY SLOWING DOWN SIGNIFICANTLY. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I'VE HAD THE CAR, WHICH IS ONLY A FEW MONTHS OLD AND IS STOCK. NOTHING IS LIFTED OR MODIFIED.
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (ABOUT 55MPH-70MPH) IF THE JEEP HITS A MINOR BUMP, IT WILL VIOLENTLY SHAKE. BOTH THE STEERING WHEEL, WHEELS AND THE ENTIRE CAR ARE AFFECTED. YOU CAN NOTICE THE VIOLENT SHAKING/VIBRATIONS FROM OUTSIDE THE CAR. THE ONLY WAY THE SHAKING STOPS IS BY SLOWING DOWN SIGNIFICANTLY. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I'VE HAD THE CAR, WHICH IS ONLY A FEW MONTHS OLD AND IS STOCK. NOTHING IS LIFTED OR MODIFIED.
Mfg Campaign: 11152605
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (ABOUT 55MPH-70MPH) IF THE JEEP HITS A MINOR BUMP, IT WILL VIOLENTLY SHAKE. BOTH THE STEERING WHEEL, WHEELS AND THE ENTIRE CAR ARE AFFECTED. YOU CAN NOTICE THE VIOLENT SHAKING/VIBRATIONS FROM OUTSIDE THE CAR. THE ONLY WAY THE SHAKING STOPS IS BY SLOWING DOWN SIGNIFICANTLY. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I'VE HAD THE CAR, WHICH IS ONLY A FEW MONTHS OLD AND IS STOCK. NOTHING IS LIFTED OR MODIFIED.
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (ABOUT 55MPH-70MPH) IF THE JEEP HITS A MINOR BUMP, IT WILL VIOLENTLY SHAKE. BOTH THE STEERING WHEEL, WHEELS AND THE ENTIRE CAR ARE AFFECTED. YOU CAN NOTICE THE VIOLENT SHAKING/VIBRATIONS FROM OUTSIDE THE CAR. THE ONLY WAY THE SHAKING STOPS IS BY SLOWING DOWN SIGNIFICANTLY. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I'VE HAD THE CAR, WHICH IS ONLY A FEW MONTHS OLD AND IS STOCK. NOTHING IS LIFTED OR MODIFIED.
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (ABOUT 55MPH-70MPH) IF THE JEEP HITS A MINOR BUMP, IT WILL VIOLENTLY SHAKE. BOTH THE STEERING WHEEL, WHEELS AND THE ENTIRE CAR ARE AFFECTED. YOU CAN NOTICE THE VIOLENT SHAKING/VIBRATIONS FROM OUTSIDE THE CAR. THE ONLY WAY THE SHAKING STOPS IS BY SLOWING DOWN SIGNIFICANTLY. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I'VE HAD THE CAR, WHICH IS ONLY A FEW MONTHS OLD AND IS STOCK. NOTHING IS LIFTED OR MODIFIED.
Mfg Campaign: 11152605
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING OUR NEW 2018 JEEP WRANGLER JL SPORT, THAT HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED, WE HAVE EXPERIENCED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHAT IS COME TO BE KNOWN AS THE DEATH WOBBLE. IT BEGAN AROUND THE 5,000 MILE RANGE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN WE HIT A POTHOLE, EXPANSION JOINT OR QUITE HONESTLY ANY ABNORMALITY IN THE ROAD AND THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE CAN BE ANYWHERE FROM 40 MPH OR HIGHER. JUST RECENTLY I WAS GOING 65 MPH ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND CLIPPED A POTHOLE AND IT FELT LIKE MY JEEP WAS GOING TO FALL APART. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE WOBBLE IS TO APPLY THE BRAKES. WHEN ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY GOING WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC AT 65 MPH THE DANGERS ARE TREMENDOUS IN HAVING TO DO THIS. OUR JEEP IS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE.
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING OUR NEW 2018 JEEP WRANGLER JL SPORT, THAT HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED, WE HAVE EXPERIENCED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHAT IS COME TO BE KNOWN AS THE DEATH WOBBLE. IT BEGAN AROUND THE 5,000 MILE RANGE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN WE HIT A POTHOLE, EXPANSION JOINT OR QUITE HONESTLY ANY ABNORMALITY IN THE ROAD AND THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE CAN BE ANYWHERE FROM 40 MPH OR HIGHER. JUST RECENTLY I WAS GOING 65 MPH ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND CLIPPED A POTHOLE AND IT FELT LIKE MY JEEP WAS GOING TO FALL APART. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE WOBBLE IS TO APPLY THE BRAKES. WHEN ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY GOING WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC AT 65 MPH THE DANGERS ARE TREMENDOUS IN HAVING TO DO THIS. OUR JEEP IS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE.
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING OUR NEW 2018 JEEP WRANGLER JL SPORT, THAT HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED, WE HAVE EXPERIENCED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHAT IS COME TO BE KNOWN AS THE DEATH WOBBLE. IT BEGAN AROUND THE 5,000 MILE RANGE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN WE HIT A POTHOLE, EXPANSION JOINT OR QUITE HONESTLY ANY ABNORMALITY IN THE ROAD AND THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE CAN BE ANYWHERE FROM 40 MPH OR HIGHER. JUST RECENTLY I WAS GOING 65 MPH ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND CLIPPED A POTHOLE AND IT FELT LIKE MY JEEP WAS GOING TO FALL APART. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE WOBBLE IS TO APPLY THE BRAKES. WHEN ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY GOING WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC AT 65 MPH THE DANGERS ARE TREMENDOUS IN HAVING TO DO THIS. OUR JEEP IS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE.
Mfg Campaign: 11152600
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
14000 MILES. PURCHASED IN MARCH. EXPERIENCING DEATH WOBBLE AT SPEEDS OVER 67MPH AND DRIVING OVER A POT HOLE, BRIDGE CONNECTION OR SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. HAS ALMOST CAUSED 2 ACCIDENTS. DEALER CANNOT DIAGNOSE BUT THINKS IT COULD BE STEERING STABILIZER, CAMBER, STEERING BOX. NO PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 2019.
Corrective Action:
14000 MILES. PURCHASED IN MARCH. EXPERIENCING DEATH WOBBLE AT SPEEDS OVER 67MPH AND DRIVING OVER A POT HOLE, BRIDGE CONNECTION OR SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. HAS ALMOST CAUSED 2 ACCIDENTS. DEALER CANNOT DIAGNOSE BUT THINKS IT COULD BE STEERING STABILIZER, CAMBER, STEERING BOX. NO PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 2019.
Additional Notes:
14000 MILES. PURCHASED IN MARCH. EXPERIENCING DEATH WOBBLE AT SPEEDS OVER 67MPH AND DRIVING OVER A POT HOLE, BRIDGE CONNECTION OR SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. HAS ALMOST CAUSED 2 ACCIDENTS. DEALER CANNOT DIAGNOSE BUT THINKS IT COULD BE STEERING STABILIZER, CAMBER, STEERING BOX. NO PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 2019.
Mfg Campaign: 11152627
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
14000 MILES. PURCHASED IN MARCH. EXPERIENCING DEATH WOBBLE AT SPEEDS OVER 67MPH AND DRIVING OVER A POT HOLE, BRIDGE CONNECTION OR SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. HAS ALMOST CAUSED 2 ACCIDENTS. DEALER CANNOT DIAGNOSE BUT THINKS IT COULD BE STEERING STABILIZER, CAMBER, STEERING BOX. NO PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 2019.
Corrective Action:
14000 MILES. PURCHASED IN MARCH. EXPERIENCING DEATH WOBBLE AT SPEEDS OVER 67MPH AND DRIVING OVER A POT HOLE, BRIDGE CONNECTION OR SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. HAS ALMOST CAUSED 2 ACCIDENTS. DEALER CANNOT DIAGNOSE BUT THINKS IT COULD BE STEERING STABILIZER, CAMBER, STEERING BOX. NO PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 2019.
Additional Notes:
14000 MILES. PURCHASED IN MARCH. EXPERIENCING DEATH WOBBLE AT SPEEDS OVER 67MPH AND DRIVING OVER A POT HOLE, BRIDGE CONNECTION OR SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. HAS ALMOST CAUSED 2 ACCIDENTS. DEALER CANNOT DIAGNOSE BUT THINKS IT COULD BE STEERING STABILIZER, CAMBER, STEERING BOX. NO PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 2019.
Mfg Campaign: 11152627
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
MY JEEP IS SIX MONTHS OLD WITH APPROX 11100 MILES. RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 60 OR HIGHER, WHEN I HIT A BUMP ON THE HIGHWAY MY STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY SHAKES UNTIL I EASE OFF THE GAS AND/OR SLOW DOWN.
Corrective Action:
MY JEEP IS SIX MONTHS OLD WITH APPROX 11100 MILES. RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 60 OR HIGHER, WHEN I HIT A BUMP ON THE HIGHWAY MY STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY SHAKES UNTIL I EASE OFF THE GAS AND/OR SLOW DOWN.
Additional Notes:
MY JEEP IS SIX MONTHS OLD WITH APPROX 11100 MILES. RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 60 OR HIGHER, WHEN I HIT A BUMP ON THE HIGHWAY MY STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY SHAKES UNTIL I EASE OFF THE GAS AND/OR SLOW DOWN.
Mfg Campaign: 11152624
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF COOLANT COMING FROM THE AC VENTS . ONE DAY WE SAW A PUFF OF WHITE SMOKE COME OUT OF THE AC VENT . AFTER THAT WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY REPLACED THE HEATER CORE . THE STRONG SMELL OF COOLANT IS STILL PRESENT IN THE VENTS . THE SMELL IS ALWAYS THERE BUT GETS STRONGER AT TIMES , SO STRONG WE NEED TO ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN.
Corrective Action:
THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF COOLANT COMING FROM THE AC VENTS . ONE DAY WE SAW A PUFF OF WHITE SMOKE COME OUT OF THE AC VENT . AFTER THAT WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY REPLACED THE HEATER CORE . THE STRONG SMELL OF COOLANT IS STILL PRESENT IN THE VENTS . THE SMELL IS ALWAYS THERE BUT GETS STRONGER AT TIMES , SO STRONG WE NEED TO ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN.
Additional Notes:
THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF COOLANT COMING FROM THE AC VENTS . ONE DAY WE SAW A PUFF OF WHITE SMOKE COME OUT OF THE AC VENT . AFTER THAT WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY REPLACED THE HEATER CORE . THE STRONG SMELL OF COOLANT IS STILL PRESENT IN THE VENTS . THE SMELL IS ALWAYS THERE BUT GETS STRONGER AT TIMES , SO STRONG WE NEED TO ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN.
Mfg Campaign: 11152290
Recall Date: Nov 18, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THIS WRANGLER CANNOT BE KEPT IN STRAIGHT PATH WHEN TRAVELING EITHER AT LOW OR HIGH SPEEDS. THERE IS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF "PLAY" IN THE STEERING WHEEL AMPLIFIED BY HIGHER WINDS AND CROSS TRAFFIC. THIS "WANDERING" REQUIRES CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTION RESULTING IN A CONTINUOUS STRUGGLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL.
Corrective Action:
THIS WRANGLER CANNOT BE KEPT IN STRAIGHT PATH WHEN TRAVELING EITHER AT LOW OR HIGH SPEEDS. THERE IS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF "PLAY" IN THE STEERING WHEEL AMPLIFIED BY HIGHER WINDS AND CROSS TRAFFIC. THIS "WANDERING" REQUIRES CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTION RESULTING IN A CONTINUOUS STRUGGLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL.
Additional Notes:
THIS WRANGLER CANNOT BE KEPT IN STRAIGHT PATH WHEN TRAVELING EITHER AT LOW OR HIGH SPEEDS. THERE IS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF "PLAY" IN THE STEERING WHEEL AMPLIFIED BY HIGHER WINDS AND CROSS TRAFFIC. THIS "WANDERING" REQUIRES CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTION RESULTING IN A CONTINUOUS STRUGGLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL.
Mfg Campaign: 11152688
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING OVER 60 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR WHEN THERE WAS A CHANGE IN THE ROAD SURFACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (AUTO WORLD CHRYSLER JEEP, 1370 AUTO CENTER DR, PETALUNA, CA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRES WERE FAULTY. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO THEN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING DAMPER WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,800.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING OVER 60 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR WHEN THERE WAS A CHANGE IN THE ROAD SURFACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (AUTO WORLD CHRYSLER JEEP, 1370 AUTO CENTER DR, PETALUNA, CA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRES WERE FAULTY. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO THEN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING DAMPER WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,800.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING OVER 60 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR WHEN THERE WAS A CHANGE IN THE ROAD SURFACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (AUTO WORLD CHRYSLER JEEP, 1370 AUTO CENTER DR, PETALUNA, CA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRES WERE FAULTY. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO THEN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING DAMPER WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,800.
Mfg Campaign: 11151273
Recall Date: Nov 13, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING APPEARS TO STOP WORKING AND THE VEHICLES STEERING WHEEL GETS HARDER TO TURN AND REQUIRES MORE EFFORT TO TURN THE WHEEL. THEN IT UNEXPECTEDLY GETS FREE OR LOOSE AND CAUSES THE OPERATOR TO SUDDENLY OVER CORRECT THE STEERING.
Corrective Action:
WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING APPEARS TO STOP WORKING AND THE VEHICLES STEERING WHEEL GETS HARDER TO TURN AND REQUIRES MORE EFFORT TO TURN THE WHEEL. THEN IT UNEXPECTEDLY GETS FREE OR LOOSE AND CAUSES THE OPERATOR TO SUDDENLY OVER CORRECT THE STEERING.
Additional Notes:
WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING APPEARS TO STOP WORKING AND THE VEHICLES STEERING WHEEL GETS HARDER TO TURN AND REQUIRES MORE EFFORT TO TURN THE WHEEL. THEN IT UNEXPECTEDLY GETS FREE OR LOOSE AND CAUSES THE OPERATOR TO SUDDENLY OVER CORRECT THE STEERING.
Mfg Campaign: 11151319
Recall Date: Nov 13, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
DROVE INTO THE GAS STATION, PUT MY JEEP IN PARK, PUT THE EMERGENCY BREAK ON, TURNED IT OFF AND PROCEEDED TO FILL UP THE TANK, I DID NOT TOP THE TANK OFF, GOT BACK IN MY JEEP STARTED IT BACK UP, ENGINE STARTED FINE, RELEASED EMERGENCY BREAK PUT JEEP IN DRIVE PUT FOOT ON GAS TO PROCEED OUT OF THE GAS STATION JEEP PULLED OUT OF THE GAS BAY AND I DROVE FORWARD SLOWLY, WHILE TURNING LEFT OUT OF THE BAY. I DROVE FORWARD WITH MY FOOT ON THE GAS ABOUT 20 FEET. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE JEEP CAME TO A STOP AND SHUT OFF WHILE STILL IN DRIVE. I WOULD PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL TO MOVE FORWARD AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN IT JUST REMAINED STATIONARY.. ALL ELECTRONICS STILL WORKED IN THE CAR. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED ON MY HAZARDS TURNED THE JEEP OFF AND THEN BACK ON, AND ENGINE WAS NOT STARTING. TURNED IT ON AND OFF 3 MORE TIMES AND FINALLY THE ENGINE STARTED BACK UP ON THE 4TH TIME AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY. THIS HAS NOT OCCURRED AGAIN, BUT I HAVE NOT DRIVEN IT OTHER THAN 20 MILES BACK HOME WHERE IT NOW IS SITTING WAITING TO GO TO THE JEEP DEALERSHIP.
Corrective Action:
DROVE INTO THE GAS STATION, PUT MY JEEP IN PARK, PUT THE EMERGENCY BREAK ON, TURNED IT OFF AND PROCEEDED TO FILL UP THE TANK, I DID NOT TOP THE TANK OFF, GOT BACK IN MY JEEP STARTED IT BACK UP, ENGINE STARTED FINE, RELEASED EMERGENCY BREAK PUT JEEP IN DRIVE PUT FOOT ON GAS TO PROCEED OUT OF THE GAS STATION JEEP PULLED OUT OF THE GAS BAY AND I DROVE FORWARD SLOWLY, WHILE TURNING LEFT OUT OF THE BAY. I DROVE FORWARD WITH MY FOOT ON THE GAS ABOUT 20 FEET. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE JEEP CAME TO A STOP AND SHUT OFF WHILE STILL IN DRIVE. I WOULD PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL TO MOVE FORWARD AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN IT JUST REMAINED STATIONARY.. ALL ELECTRONICS STILL WORKED IN THE CAR. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED ON MY HAZARDS TURNED THE JEEP OFF AND THEN BACK ON, AND ENGINE WAS NOT STARTING. TURNED IT ON AND OFF 3 MORE TIMES AND FINALLY THE ENGINE STARTED BACK UP ON THE 4TH TIME AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY. THIS HAS NOT OCCURRED AGAIN, BUT I HAVE NOT DRIVEN IT OTHER THAN 20 MILES BACK HOME WHERE IT NOW IS SITTING WAITING TO GO TO THE JEEP DEALERSHIP.
Additional Notes:
DROVE INTO THE GAS STATION, PUT MY JEEP IN PARK, PUT THE EMERGENCY BREAK ON, TURNED IT OFF AND PROCEEDED TO FILL UP THE TANK, I DID NOT TOP THE TANK OFF, GOT BACK IN MY JEEP STARTED IT BACK UP, ENGINE STARTED FINE, RELEASED EMERGENCY BREAK PUT JEEP IN DRIVE PUT FOOT ON GAS TO PROCEED OUT OF THE GAS STATION JEEP PULLED OUT OF THE GAS BAY AND I DROVE FORWARD SLOWLY, WHILE TURNING LEFT OUT OF THE BAY. I DROVE FORWARD WITH MY FOOT ON THE GAS ABOUT 20 FEET. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE JEEP CAME TO A STOP AND SHUT OFF WHILE STILL IN DRIVE. I WOULD PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL TO MOVE FORWARD AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN IT JUST REMAINED STATIONARY.. ALL ELECTRONICS STILL WORKED IN THE CAR. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED ON MY HAZARDS TURNED THE JEEP OFF AND THEN BACK ON, AND ENGINE WAS NOT STARTING. TURNED IT ON AND OFF 3 MORE TIMES AND FINALLY THE ENGINE STARTED BACK UP ON THE 4TH TIME AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY. THIS HAS NOT OCCURRED AGAIN, BUT I HAVE NOT DRIVEN IT OTHER THAN 20 MILES BACK HOME WHERE IT NOW IS SITTING WAITING TO GO TO THE JEEP DEALERSHIP.
Mfg Campaign: 11151324
Recall Date: Nov 13, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
DROVE INTO THE GAS STATION, PUT MY JEEP IN PARK, PUT THE EMERGENCY BREAK ON, TURNED IT OFF AND PROCEEDED TO FILL UP THE TANK, I DID NOT TOP THE TANK OFF, GOT BACK IN MY JEEP STARTED IT BACK UP, ENGINE STARTED FINE, RELEASED EMERGENCY BREAK PUT JEEP IN DRIVE PUT FOOT ON GAS TO PROCEED OUT OF THE GAS STATION JEEP PULLED OUT OF THE GAS BAY AND I DROVE FORWARD SLOWLY, WHILE TURNING LEFT OUT OF THE BAY. I DROVE FORWARD WITH MY FOOT ON THE GAS ABOUT 20 FEET. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE JEEP CAME TO A STOP AND SHUT OFF WHILE STILL IN DRIVE. I WOULD PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL TO MOVE FORWARD AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN IT JUST REMAINED STATIONARY.. ALL ELECTRONICS STILL WORKED IN THE CAR. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED ON MY HAZARDS TURNED THE JEEP OFF AND THEN BACK ON, AND ENGINE WAS NOT STARTING. TURNED IT ON AND OFF 3 MORE TIMES AND FINALLY THE ENGINE STARTED BACK UP ON THE 4TH TIME AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY. THIS HAS NOT OCCURRED AGAIN, BUT I HAVE NOT DRIVEN IT OTHER THAN 20 MILES BACK HOME WHERE IT NOW IS SITTING WAITING TO GO TO THE JEEP DEALERSHIP.
Corrective Action:
DROVE INTO THE GAS STATION, PUT MY JEEP IN PARK, PUT THE EMERGENCY BREAK ON, TURNED IT OFF AND PROCEEDED TO FILL UP THE TANK, I DID NOT TOP THE TANK OFF, GOT BACK IN MY JEEP STARTED IT BACK UP, ENGINE STARTED FINE, RELEASED EMERGENCY BREAK PUT JEEP IN DRIVE PUT FOOT ON GAS TO PROCEED OUT OF THE GAS STATION JEEP PULLED OUT OF THE GAS BAY AND I DROVE FORWARD SLOWLY, WHILE TURNING LEFT OUT OF THE BAY. I DROVE FORWARD WITH MY FOOT ON THE GAS ABOUT 20 FEET. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE JEEP CAME TO A STOP AND SHUT OFF WHILE STILL IN DRIVE. I WOULD PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL TO MOVE FORWARD AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN IT JUST REMAINED STATIONARY.. ALL ELECTRONICS STILL WORKED IN THE CAR. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED ON MY HAZARDS TURNED THE JEEP OFF AND THEN BACK ON, AND ENGINE WAS NOT STARTING. TURNED IT ON AND OFF 3 MORE TIMES AND FINALLY THE ENGINE STARTED BACK UP ON THE 4TH TIME AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY. THIS HAS NOT OCCURRED AGAIN, BUT I HAVE NOT DRIVEN IT OTHER THAN 20 MILES BACK HOME WHERE IT NOW IS SITTING WAITING TO GO TO THE JEEP DEALERSHIP.
Additional Notes:
DROVE INTO THE GAS STATION, PUT MY JEEP IN PARK, PUT THE EMERGENCY BREAK ON, TURNED IT OFF AND PROCEEDED TO FILL UP THE TANK, I DID NOT TOP THE TANK OFF, GOT BACK IN MY JEEP STARTED IT BACK UP, ENGINE STARTED FINE, RELEASED EMERGENCY BREAK PUT JEEP IN DRIVE PUT FOOT ON GAS TO PROCEED OUT OF THE GAS STATION JEEP PULLED OUT OF THE GAS BAY AND I DROVE FORWARD SLOWLY, WHILE TURNING LEFT OUT OF THE BAY. I DROVE FORWARD WITH MY FOOT ON THE GAS ABOUT 20 FEET. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE JEEP CAME TO A STOP AND SHUT OFF WHILE STILL IN DRIVE. I WOULD PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL TO MOVE FORWARD AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN IT JUST REMAINED STATIONARY.. ALL ELECTRONICS STILL WORKED IN THE CAR. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED ON MY HAZARDS TURNED THE JEEP OFF AND THEN BACK ON, AND ENGINE WAS NOT STARTING. TURNED IT ON AND OFF 3 MORE TIMES AND FINALLY THE ENGINE STARTED BACK UP ON THE 4TH TIME AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY. THIS HAS NOT OCCURRED AGAIN, BUT I HAVE NOT DRIVEN IT OTHER THAN 20 MILES BACK HOME WHERE IT NOW IS SITTING WAITING TO GO TO THE JEEP DEALERSHIP.
Mfg Campaign: 11151324
Recall Date: Nov 13, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
DROVE INTO THE GAS STATION, PUT MY JEEP IN PARK, PUT THE EMERGENCY BREAK ON, TURNED IT OFF AND PROCEEDED TO FILL UP THE TANK, I DID NOT TOP THE TANK OFF, GOT BACK IN MY JEEP STARTED IT BACK UP, ENGINE STARTED FINE, RELEASED EMERGENCY BREAK PUT JEEP IN DRIVE PUT FOOT ON GAS TO PROCEED OUT OF THE GAS STATION JEEP PULLED OUT OF THE GAS BAY AND I DROVE FORWARD SLOWLY, WHILE TURNING LEFT OUT OF THE BAY. I DROVE FORWARD WITH MY FOOT ON THE GAS ABOUT 20 FEET. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE JEEP CAME TO A STOP AND SHUT OFF WHILE STILL IN DRIVE. I WOULD PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL TO MOVE FORWARD AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN IT JUST REMAINED STATIONARY.. ALL ELECTRONICS STILL WORKED IN THE CAR. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED ON MY HAZARDS TURNED THE JEEP OFF AND THEN BACK ON, AND ENGINE WAS NOT STARTING. TURNED IT ON AND OFF 3 MORE TIMES AND FINALLY THE ENGINE STARTED BACK UP ON THE 4TH TIME AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY. THIS HAS NOT OCCURRED AGAIN, BUT I HAVE NOT DRIVEN IT OTHER THAN 20 MILES BACK HOME WHERE IT NOW IS SITTING WAITING TO GO TO THE JEEP DEALERSHIP.
Corrective Action:
DROVE INTO THE GAS STATION, PUT MY JEEP IN PARK, PUT THE EMERGENCY BREAK ON, TURNED IT OFF AND PROCEEDED TO FILL UP THE TANK, I DID NOT TOP THE TANK OFF, GOT BACK IN MY JEEP STARTED IT BACK UP, ENGINE STARTED FINE, RELEASED EMERGENCY BREAK PUT JEEP IN DRIVE PUT FOOT ON GAS TO PROCEED OUT OF THE GAS STATION JEEP PULLED OUT OF THE GAS BAY AND I DROVE FORWARD SLOWLY, WHILE TURNING LEFT OUT OF THE BAY. I DROVE FORWARD WITH MY FOOT ON THE GAS ABOUT 20 FEET. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE JEEP CAME TO A STOP AND SHUT OFF WHILE STILL IN DRIVE. I WOULD PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL TO MOVE FORWARD AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN IT JUST REMAINED STATIONARY.. ALL ELECTRONICS STILL WORKED IN THE CAR. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED ON MY HAZARDS TURNED THE JEEP OFF AND THEN BACK ON, AND ENGINE WAS NOT STARTING. TURNED IT ON AND OFF 3 MORE TIMES AND FINALLY THE ENGINE STARTED BACK UP ON THE 4TH TIME AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY. THIS HAS NOT OCCURRED AGAIN, BUT I HAVE NOT DRIVEN IT OTHER THAN 20 MILES BACK HOME WHERE IT NOW IS SITTING WAITING TO GO TO THE JEEP DEALERSHIP.
Additional Notes:
DROVE INTO THE GAS STATION, PUT MY JEEP IN PARK, PUT THE EMERGENCY BREAK ON, TURNED IT OFF AND PROCEEDED TO FILL UP THE TANK, I DID NOT TOP THE TANK OFF, GOT BACK IN MY JEEP STARTED IT BACK UP, ENGINE STARTED FINE, RELEASED EMERGENCY BREAK PUT JEEP IN DRIVE PUT FOOT ON GAS TO PROCEED OUT OF THE GAS STATION JEEP PULLED OUT OF THE GAS BAY AND I DROVE FORWARD SLOWLY, WHILE TURNING LEFT OUT OF THE BAY. I DROVE FORWARD WITH MY FOOT ON THE GAS ABOUT 20 FEET. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE JEEP CAME TO A STOP AND SHUT OFF WHILE STILL IN DRIVE. I WOULD PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL TO MOVE FORWARD AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN IT JUST REMAINED STATIONARY.. ALL ELECTRONICS STILL WORKED IN THE CAR. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED ON MY HAZARDS TURNED THE JEEP OFF AND THEN BACK ON, AND ENGINE WAS NOT STARTING. TURNED IT ON AND OFF 3 MORE TIMES AND FINALLY THE ENGINE STARTED BACK UP ON THE 4TH TIME AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY. THIS HAS NOT OCCURRED AGAIN, BUT I HAVE NOT DRIVEN IT OTHER THAN 20 MILES BACK HOME WHERE IT NOW IS SITTING WAITING TO GO TO THE JEEP DEALERSHIP.
Mfg Campaign: 11151324
Recall Date: Nov 13, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
WHILE IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY, A VIOLENT SHAKING OCCURS ON THE STOCK JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED ALL NEW JL 2018 WITH MINIMAL TRANSITION FROM PAVEMENT TO A DIFFERENT PAVEMENT OR BRIDGE TRANSITION. VIOLENT SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND WHEELS LASTS FOR 15-20 SECONDS WHILE TRAVELING THE DISTANCE OF A FOOTBALL FIELD OR MORE. VERY HARD TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND NOT HAVE A POTENTIAL CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. SAME ISSUE AS PRIOR JK MODEL COMPLAINTS OF THE 'DEATH WOBBLE'. THIS HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES WITH UNDER 5,000 MILES ON THIS BRAND NEW VEHICLE. NO MODIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN DONE TO THE JEEP. TIE ROD IN FRONT CONNECTED TO THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL HAS A SLIGHT BACK AND FORTH MOVEMENT WHEN MOVED BY HAND WHILE WHEELS ARE ALIGNED STRAIGHT FORWARD IN THE PARKED POSITION. OTHER SIDE DOES NOT HAVE THE SAME GIVE WHEN I TRIED TO SEE IF IT WOULD MOVE. ANOTHER PERSON ON THE JEEP WRANGLER FORUM ONLINE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AT ABOUT THE SAME MILEAGE ON THE JL.
Corrective Action:
WHILE IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY, A VIOLENT SHAKING OCCURS ON THE STOCK JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED ALL NEW JL 2018 WITH MINIMAL TRANSITION FROM PAVEMENT TO A DIFFERENT PAVEMENT OR BRIDGE TRANSITION. VIOLENT SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND WHEELS LASTS FOR 15-20 SECONDS WHILE TRAVELING THE DISTANCE OF A FOOTBALL FIELD OR MORE. VERY HARD TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND NOT HAVE A POTENTIAL CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. SAME ISSUE AS PRIOR JK MODEL COMPLAINTS OF THE 'DEATH WOBBLE'. THIS HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES WITH UNDER 5,000 MILES ON THIS BRAND NEW VEHICLE. NO MODIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN DONE TO THE JEEP. TIE ROD IN FRONT CONNECTED TO THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL HAS A SLIGHT BACK AND FORTH MOVEMENT WHEN MOVED BY HAND WHILE WHEELS ARE ALIGNED STRAIGHT FORWARD IN THE PARKED POSITION. OTHER SIDE DOES NOT HAVE THE SAME GIVE WHEN I TRIED TO SEE IF IT WOULD MOVE. ANOTHER PERSON ON THE JEEP WRANGLER FORUM ONLINE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AT ABOUT THE SAME MILEAGE ON THE JL.
Additional Notes:
WHILE IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY, A VIOLENT SHAKING OCCURS ON THE STOCK JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED ALL NEW JL 2018 WITH MINIMAL TRANSITION FROM PAVEMENT TO A DIFFERENT PAVEMENT OR BRIDGE TRANSITION. VIOLENT SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND WHEELS LASTS FOR 15-20 SECONDS WHILE TRAVELING THE DISTANCE OF A FOOTBALL FIELD OR MORE. VERY HARD TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND NOT HAVE A POTENTIAL CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. SAME ISSUE AS PRIOR JK MODEL COMPLAINTS OF THE 'DEATH WOBBLE'. THIS HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES WITH UNDER 5,000 MILES ON THIS BRAND NEW VEHICLE. NO MODIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN DONE TO THE JEEP. TIE ROD IN FRONT CONNECTED TO THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL HAS A SLIGHT BACK AND FORTH MOVEMENT WHEN MOVED BY HAND WHILE WHEELS ARE ALIGNED STRAIGHT FORWARD IN THE PARKED POSITION. OTHER SIDE DOES NOT HAVE THE SAME GIVE WHEN I TRIED TO SEE IF IT WOULD MOVE. ANOTHER PERSON ON THE JEEP WRANGLER FORUM ONLINE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AT ABOUT THE SAME MILEAGE ON THE JL.
Mfg Campaign: 11151348
Recall Date: Nov 13, 2018
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