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:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
AS THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THERE IS ABNORMAL PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE, BUT IT WAS NOT RESOLVED. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN BE TURNED APPROXIMATELY 3-5 DEGREES BEFORE ANY RESPONSE FROM THE WHEELS AND DRIFTS CONSIDERABLY WHILE DRIVING.
Corrective Action:
AS THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THERE IS ABNORMAL PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE, BUT IT WAS NOT RESOLVED. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN BE TURNED APPROXIMATELY 3-5 DEGREES BEFORE ANY RESPONSE FROM THE WHEELS AND DRIFTS CONSIDERABLY WHILE DRIVING.
Additional Notes:
AS THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THERE IS ABNORMAL PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE, BUT IT WAS NOT RESOLVED. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN BE TURNED APPROXIMATELY 3-5 DEGREES BEFORE ANY RESPONSE FROM THE WHEELS AND DRIFTS CONSIDERABLY WHILE DRIVING.
Mfg Campaign: 11141177
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON WITH FRAME WELDS THAT EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE POROSITY AND IN SOME CASES, OFF LOCATION. I HAVE VISITED TWO SEPARATE DEALERS A TOTAL OF THREE DIFFERENT TIMES. THE THIRD TIME WAS A CHARM AND THE SERVICE ADVISOR AGREED THAT THE FRAME WELDS WERE NOT "IN SPEC" ACCORDING TO FCA'S STAR BULLETIN S1813000001. I WAS TOLD THAT DIRECTION WOULD HAVE TO BE GIVEN FROM FCA ON WHAT TO DO AND THAT THE ADVISOR DIDN'T KNOW THAT THE WELDS COULD BE PROPERLY REPAIRED. IT HAS NOW BEEN MORE THAN 3 WEEKS SINCE I HAVE HEARD ANYTHING. I DON'T EVEN KNOW IF MY NEW JEEP IS SAFE TO DRIVE AT THIS POINT. IN ADDITION TO THE DEALERSHIPS, I HAVE BEEN CONTACTED JEEP CARES AND MIKE MANLEY'S OFFICE WITH NO RESOLUTION. I HONESTLY DON'T KNOW WHERE TO GO.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON WITH FRAME WELDS THAT EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE POROSITY AND IN SOME CASES, OFF LOCATION. I HAVE VISITED TWO SEPARATE DEALERS A TOTAL OF THREE DIFFERENT TIMES. THE THIRD TIME WAS A CHARM AND THE SERVICE ADVISOR AGREED THAT THE FRAME WELDS WERE NOT "IN SPEC" ACCORDING TO FCA'S STAR BULLETIN S1813000001. I WAS TOLD THAT DIRECTION WOULD HAVE TO BE GIVEN FROM FCA ON WHAT TO DO AND THAT THE ADVISOR DIDN'T KNOW THAT THE WELDS COULD BE PROPERLY REPAIRED. IT HAS NOW BEEN MORE THAN 3 WEEKS SINCE I HAVE HEARD ANYTHING. I DON'T EVEN KNOW IF MY NEW JEEP IS SAFE TO DRIVE AT THIS POINT. IN ADDITION TO THE DEALERSHIPS, I HAVE BEEN CONTACTED JEEP CARES AND MIKE MANLEY'S OFFICE WITH NO RESOLUTION. I HONESTLY DON'T KNOW WHERE TO GO.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON WITH FRAME WELDS THAT EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE POROSITY AND IN SOME CASES, OFF LOCATION. I HAVE VISITED TWO SEPARATE DEALERS A TOTAL OF THREE DIFFERENT TIMES. THE THIRD TIME WAS A CHARM AND THE SERVICE ADVISOR AGREED THAT THE FRAME WELDS WERE NOT "IN SPEC" ACCORDING TO FCA'S STAR BULLETIN S1813000001. I WAS TOLD THAT DIRECTION WOULD HAVE TO BE GIVEN FROM FCA ON WHAT TO DO AND THAT THE ADVISOR DIDN'T KNOW THAT THE WELDS COULD BE PROPERLY REPAIRED. IT HAS NOW BEEN MORE THAN 3 WEEKS SINCE I HAVE HEARD ANYTHING. I DON'T EVEN KNOW IF MY NEW JEEP IS SAFE TO DRIVE AT THIS POINT. IN ADDITION TO THE DEALERSHIPS, I HAVE BEEN CONTACTED JEEP CARES AND MIKE MANLEY'S OFFICE WITH NO RESOLUTION. I HONESTLY DON'T KNOW WHERE TO GO.
Mfg Campaign: 11141336
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
SINCE THE DAY THAT I DROVE MY 2018 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON OFF OF THE LOT, THE STEERING HAS BEEN SUB-PAR. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS EXCESSIVE DRIFTING AND A SIGNIFICANT DEAD-SPOT IN THE CENTER. I HAVE VISITED THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE WITH THE SERVICE ADVISOR ONLY TELLING ME "IT IS A JEEP". I HAVE OWNED A TOTAL OF 5 JEEPS WITH ONLY THE 1979 CJ HAVING WORSE STEERING THAN THIS MODEL. AS A TRAINED FIRST RESPONDER, I WOULD BE HESITANT TO RECOMMEND THIS VEHICLE TO ANYONE DUE TO THE SAFETY RISKS POSED BY THE SUB-PAR STEERING.
Corrective Action:
SINCE THE DAY THAT I DROVE MY 2018 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON OFF OF THE LOT, THE STEERING HAS BEEN SUB-PAR. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS EXCESSIVE DRIFTING AND A SIGNIFICANT DEAD-SPOT IN THE CENTER. I HAVE VISITED THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE WITH THE SERVICE ADVISOR ONLY TELLING ME "IT IS A JEEP". I HAVE OWNED A TOTAL OF 5 JEEPS WITH ONLY THE 1979 CJ HAVING WORSE STEERING THAN THIS MODEL. AS A TRAINED FIRST RESPONDER, I WOULD BE HESITANT TO RECOMMEND THIS VEHICLE TO ANYONE DUE TO THE SAFETY RISKS POSED BY THE SUB-PAR STEERING.
Additional Notes:
SINCE THE DAY THAT I DROVE MY 2018 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON OFF OF THE LOT, THE STEERING HAS BEEN SUB-PAR. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS EXCESSIVE DRIFTING AND A SIGNIFICANT DEAD-SPOT IN THE CENTER. I HAVE VISITED THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE WITH THE SERVICE ADVISOR ONLY TELLING ME "IT IS A JEEP". I HAVE OWNED A TOTAL OF 5 JEEPS WITH ONLY THE 1979 CJ HAVING WORSE STEERING THAN THIS MODEL. AS A TRAINED FIRST RESPONDER, I WOULD BE HESITANT TO RECOMMEND THIS VEHICLE TO ANYONE DUE TO THE SAFETY RISKS POSED BY THE SUB-PAR STEERING.
Mfg Campaign: 11141337
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHILE TRYING TO MERGE INTO A HIGHWAY THE POWER STEERING TURNED OF AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL LEFT TO MERGE. I HAD TO FORCE IT TO GET INTO THE DRIVING LANE AND THEN THE POWER STEERING STARTED TO WORK AGAIN. THEN ON THE CURVE 1/4 MILE AFTER I GOT ON THE HIGHWAY THE ROAD CURVES TO THE RIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AGAIN FOR ABOUT 2 TO 3 SECONDS. SPEED WAS ABOUT 50 TO 60 BOTH TIMES.. I TRIED LATER WHEN DRIVING HOME AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE.
Corrective Action:
WHILE TRYING TO MERGE INTO A HIGHWAY THE POWER STEERING TURNED OF AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL LEFT TO MERGE. I HAD TO FORCE IT TO GET INTO THE DRIVING LANE AND THEN THE POWER STEERING STARTED TO WORK AGAIN. THEN ON THE CURVE 1/4 MILE AFTER I GOT ON THE HIGHWAY THE ROAD CURVES TO THE RIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AGAIN FOR ABOUT 2 TO 3 SECONDS. SPEED WAS ABOUT 50 TO 60 BOTH TIMES.. I TRIED LATER WHEN DRIVING HOME AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE.
Additional Notes:
WHILE TRYING TO MERGE INTO A HIGHWAY THE POWER STEERING TURNED OF AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL LEFT TO MERGE. I HAD TO FORCE IT TO GET INTO THE DRIVING LANE AND THEN THE POWER STEERING STARTED TO WORK AGAIN. THEN ON THE CURVE 1/4 MILE AFTER I GOT ON THE HIGHWAY THE ROAD CURVES TO THE RIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AGAIN FOR ABOUT 2 TO 3 SECONDS. SPEED WAS ABOUT 50 TO 60 BOTH TIMES.. I TRIED LATER WHEN DRIVING HOME AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE.
Mfg Campaign: 11141341
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, I ENCOUNTERED SEVERE TIGHTNESS FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. DISABLING ME TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT, TYPICALLY ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE ACCELERATING. IF I WAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL FOR A SLIGHT CURVE OR TURN THE VEHICLE WOULD REMAIN STRAIGHT MAKING THE VEHICLE IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE THE APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENT. VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO SAFETY FOR A RESET ( TURNING OFF THE ENGINE FOR 5 MINS BEFORE RESTARTING). UPON ACCELERATING THE TIGHTNESS OF THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL.
Corrective Action:
WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, I ENCOUNTERED SEVERE TIGHTNESS FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. DISABLING ME TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT, TYPICALLY ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE ACCELERATING. IF I WAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL FOR A SLIGHT CURVE OR TURN THE VEHICLE WOULD REMAIN STRAIGHT MAKING THE VEHICLE IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE THE APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENT. VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO SAFETY FOR A RESET ( TURNING OFF THE ENGINE FOR 5 MINS BEFORE RESTARTING). UPON ACCELERATING THE TIGHTNESS OF THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL.
Additional Notes:
WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, I ENCOUNTERED SEVERE TIGHTNESS FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. DISABLING ME TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT, TYPICALLY ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE ACCELERATING. IF I WAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL FOR A SLIGHT CURVE OR TURN THE VEHICLE WOULD REMAIN STRAIGHT MAKING THE VEHICLE IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE THE APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENT. VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO SAFETY FOR A RESET ( TURNING OFF THE ENGINE FOR 5 MINS BEFORE RESTARTING). UPON ACCELERATING THE TIGHTNESS OF THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL.
Mfg Campaign: 11140796
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, I ENCOUNTERED SEVERE TIGHTNESS FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. DISABLING ME TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT, TYPICALLY ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE ACCELERATING. IF I WAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL FOR A SLIGHT CURVE OR TURN THE VEHICLE WOULD REMAIN STRAIGHT MAKING THE VEHICLE IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE THE APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENT. VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO SAFETY FOR A RESET ( TURNING OFF THE ENGINE FOR 5 MINS BEFORE RESTARTING). UPON ACCELERATING THE TIGHTNESS OF THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL.
Corrective Action:
WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, I ENCOUNTERED SEVERE TIGHTNESS FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. DISABLING ME TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT, TYPICALLY ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE ACCELERATING. IF I WAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL FOR A SLIGHT CURVE OR TURN THE VEHICLE WOULD REMAIN STRAIGHT MAKING THE VEHICLE IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE THE APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENT. VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO SAFETY FOR A RESET ( TURNING OFF THE ENGINE FOR 5 MINS BEFORE RESTARTING). UPON ACCELERATING THE TIGHTNESS OF THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL.
Additional Notes:
WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, I ENCOUNTERED SEVERE TIGHTNESS FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. DISABLING ME TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT, TYPICALLY ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE ACCELERATING. IF I WAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL FOR A SLIGHT CURVE OR TURN THE VEHICLE WOULD REMAIN STRAIGHT MAKING THE VEHICLE IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE THE APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENT. VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO SAFETY FOR A RESET ( TURNING OFF THE ENGINE FOR 5 MINS BEFORE RESTARTING). UPON ACCELERATING THE TIGHTNESS OF THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL.
Mfg Campaign: 11140796
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THE STEERING HAS TOO MUCH PLAY AND DOES NOT RESPOND WELL. IT BECOMES WORSE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT IS VERY HARD TO CONTROL BECAUSE IT WILL DRIFT THEN MAY OVER CORRECT WHEN YOU STEER TO MAINTAIN YOUR LANE. IT HAS DONE THIS SINCE DAY ONE.
Corrective Action:
THE STEERING HAS TOO MUCH PLAY AND DOES NOT RESPOND WELL. IT BECOMES WORSE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT IS VERY HARD TO CONTROL BECAUSE IT WILL DRIFT THEN MAY OVER CORRECT WHEN YOU STEER TO MAINTAIN YOUR LANE. IT HAS DONE THIS SINCE DAY ONE.
Additional Notes:
THE STEERING HAS TOO MUCH PLAY AND DOES NOT RESPOND WELL. IT BECOMES WORSE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT IS VERY HARD TO CONTROL BECAUSE IT WILL DRIFT THEN MAY OVER CORRECT WHEN YOU STEER TO MAINTAIN YOUR LANE. IT HAS DONE THIS SINCE DAY ONE.
Mfg Campaign: 11140801
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
TAKATA RECALL OVER STEERING PLAY IN STEERING FRONT OUTER TIRE WEAR AFTER ONLY 3K MILES IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY
Corrective Action:
TAKATA RECALL OVER STEERING PLAY IN STEERING FRONT OUTER TIRE WEAR AFTER ONLY 3K MILES IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY
Additional Notes:
TAKATA RECALL OVER STEERING PLAY IN STEERING FRONT OUTER TIRE WEAR AFTER ONLY 3K MILES IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY
Mfg Campaign: 11140828
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
TAKATA RECALL OVER STEERING PLAY IN STEERING FRONT OUTER TIRE WEAR AFTER ONLY 3K MILES IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY
Corrective Action:
TAKATA RECALL OVER STEERING PLAY IN STEERING FRONT OUTER TIRE WEAR AFTER ONLY 3K MILES IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY
Additional Notes:
TAKATA RECALL OVER STEERING PLAY IN STEERING FRONT OUTER TIRE WEAR AFTER ONLY 3K MILES IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY
Mfg Campaign: 11140828
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
RECENTLY FCA STARTED A RECALL CAMPAIGN (UA5) TO INSPECT AND REPAIR THE FRONT TRACK BAR BRACKET WELDS BUT AT THE MOMENT IT IS INCOMPLETE WITH NO SOLUTION. THIS IS PRETTY ALARMING TO ME SINCE THIS CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE STEERING RESPONSE. NOW I AM AFRAID TO TAKE LONG RIDES ON THE VEHICLE AND I AM SCARE TO LET MY WIFE DRIVE THE VEHICLE. I TALK TO FCA AND THEY SAID IT IS STILL SAFE TO DRIVE, BUT AFTER READING SOME OF THE EXPERIENCE OF WRANGLER OWNERS THAT HAD THEIR TRACK BAR WELDS BROKEN I DON'T THINK IS SAFE. ALSO, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF A REPAIR CAN BE DONE ON THIS KIND OF DEFECTS? AND IF THE WELDS WILL BE LONG LASTING AND NOT HAVE A PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE.
Corrective Action:
RECENTLY FCA STARTED A RECALL CAMPAIGN (UA5) TO INSPECT AND REPAIR THE FRONT TRACK BAR BRACKET WELDS BUT AT THE MOMENT IT IS INCOMPLETE WITH NO SOLUTION. THIS IS PRETTY ALARMING TO ME SINCE THIS CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE STEERING RESPONSE. NOW I AM AFRAID TO TAKE LONG RIDES ON THE VEHICLE AND I AM SCARE TO LET MY WIFE DRIVE THE VEHICLE. I TALK TO FCA AND THEY SAID IT IS STILL SAFE TO DRIVE, BUT AFTER READING SOME OF THE EXPERIENCE OF WRANGLER OWNERS THAT HAD THEIR TRACK BAR WELDS BROKEN I DON'T THINK IS SAFE. ALSO, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF A REPAIR CAN BE DONE ON THIS KIND OF DEFECTS? AND IF THE WELDS WILL BE LONG LASTING AND NOT HAVE A PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE.
Additional Notes:
RECENTLY FCA STARTED A RECALL CAMPAIGN (UA5) TO INSPECT AND REPAIR THE FRONT TRACK BAR BRACKET WELDS BUT AT THE MOMENT IT IS INCOMPLETE WITH NO SOLUTION. THIS IS PRETTY ALARMING TO ME SINCE THIS CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE STEERING RESPONSE. NOW I AM AFRAID TO TAKE LONG RIDES ON THE VEHICLE AND I AM SCARE TO LET MY WIFE DRIVE THE VEHICLE. I TALK TO FCA AND THEY SAID IT IS STILL SAFE TO DRIVE, BUT AFTER READING SOME OF THE EXPERIENCE OF WRANGLER OWNERS THAT HAD THEIR TRACK BAR WELDS BROKEN I DON'T THINK IS SAFE. ALSO, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF A REPAIR CAN BE DONE ON THIS KIND OF DEFECTS? AND IF THE WELDS WILL BE LONG LASTING AND NOT HAVE A PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE.
Mfg Campaign: 11141001
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
I PICKED MY NEW VEHICLE UP 18 HOURS AGO WITH 5 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I CAN REPORT UNSAFE HIGHWAY DRIVING UNDER DRY AND CALM DRIVING CONDITIONS. DRIVER IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL INPUT TO OFFSET THE CONTINOUS UNEXPECTED CHANGE IN DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
I PICKED MY NEW VEHICLE UP 18 HOURS AGO WITH 5 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I CAN REPORT UNSAFE HIGHWAY DRIVING UNDER DRY AND CALM DRIVING CONDITIONS. DRIVER IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL INPUT TO OFFSET THE CONTINOUS UNEXPECTED CHANGE IN DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE.
Additional Notes:
I PICKED MY NEW VEHICLE UP 18 HOURS AGO WITH 5 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I CAN REPORT UNSAFE HIGHWAY DRIVING UNDER DRY AND CALM DRIVING CONDITIONS. DRIVER IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL INPUT TO OFFSET THE CONTINOUS UNEXPECTED CHANGE IN DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11141004
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
ON 9-26-18 I PURCHASED A NEW 2018 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON. A FRIEND OF MINE TOLD ME TO DO A DATA SEARCH FOR AN UPCOMING RECALL CONCERNING THE FRONT TRACK BAR BRACKET. I SEE THAT 18V-675 DATED 9-28-18 WAS ISSUED. FCA RECALL #UA5. MINE IS ONE OF THE RECALLED JEEPS. HOWEVER, I PROCEEDED TO INSPECT THE TRACK BAR WELDING AND IDENTIFY WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND CHECK FOR SEPARATED WELDS NO WELDS, ETC. WHILE UNDER THE JEEP I DISCOVERED OTHER ISSUES THAT WILL CAUSE FUTURE SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE. SUCH AS FRAME FAILURE OR OTHER COMPONENTS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME FAILING DUE TO POOR WELDING TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS PREMATURE CORROSION. THESE POTENTIAL FAILURES MAY RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANT(S) OF THE VEHICLE. ON THE FRAME, MANY WELDS APPEAR TO BE INFERIOR, SUCH AS PERFORATED WELDS, MISSING WELDS, WELDS THAT ARE NOT COMPLETE LEAVING GAPS BETWEEN THE EDGES OF THE FRAME. ADDITIONALLY, IN MANY AREAS OF THE FRAME, THE PAINT HAS FLAKED OFF OF THE WELDS AND IS NOW STARTING TO RUST. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 3 WEEKS WITH 500 MILES ON IT. IT HAS BEEN STREET DRIVEN ONLY. WITH THE CURRENT RECALL FOR THE TRACK BAR, THE DEALER ADVISED NOT TO TAKE IT OFF ROAD. ON 10-17-18 I EMAILED PICTURES TO THE DEALER AS WELL AS PAID THEM A VISIT. I HAVE SUPPLIED THE DEALER WITH PICTURES AND HAVE AN APPOINTMENT ON 11-6-18 FOR THEM TO LOOK AT IT. I AM EXTREMELY CONCERNED THAT THE DEALER MAY ATTEMPT TO WELD THESE AREAS. AND THAT IF ATTEMPTED, WOULD ONLY BLISTER OFF ANY PAINT ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME THAT COULD NOT BE SEEN OR PRIMED AND REPAINTED PROPERLY. AS THIS IS A BOX FRAME AND I BELIEVE IT HAS TO BE DIPPED TO BE PRIMED AND PAINTED ON THE INNER SIDE OF THE FRAME. ANY OTHER METHOD THAT MAY BE UTILIZED WOULD NOT BE THE SAME NOR WOULD IT OFFER THE SAME AMOUNT OF CORROSION PROTECTION AS WHAT THE FACTORY METHODOLOGY UTILIZES.
Corrective Action:
ON 9-26-18 I PURCHASED A NEW 2018 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON. A FRIEND OF MINE TOLD ME TO DO A DATA SEARCH FOR AN UPCOMING RECALL CONCERNING THE FRONT TRACK BAR BRACKET. I SEE THAT 18V-675 DATED 9-28-18 WAS ISSUED. FCA RECALL #UA5. MINE IS ONE OF THE RECALLED JEEPS. HOWEVER, I PROCEEDED TO INSPECT THE TRACK BAR WELDING AND IDENTIFY WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND CHECK FOR SEPARATED WELDS NO WELDS, ETC. WHILE UNDER THE JEEP I DISCOVERED OTHER ISSUES THAT WILL CAUSE FUTURE SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE. SUCH AS FRAME FAILURE OR OTHER COMPONENTS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME FAILING DUE TO POOR WELDING TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS PREMATURE CORROSION. THESE POTENTIAL FAILURES MAY RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANT(S) OF THE VEHICLE. ON THE FRAME, MANY WELDS APPEAR TO BE INFERIOR, SUCH AS PERFORATED WELDS, MISSING WELDS, WELDS THAT ARE NOT COMPLETE LEAVING GAPS BETWEEN THE EDGES OF THE FRAME. ADDITIONALLY, IN MANY AREAS OF THE FRAME, THE PAINT HAS FLAKED OFF OF THE WELDS AND IS NOW STARTING TO RUST. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 3 WEEKS WITH 500 MILES ON IT. IT HAS BEEN STREET DRIVEN ONLY. WITH THE CURRENT RECALL FOR THE TRACK BAR, THE DEALER ADVISED NOT TO TAKE IT OFF ROAD. ON 10-17-18 I EMAILED PICTURES TO THE DEALER AS WELL AS PAID THEM A VISIT. I HAVE SUPPLIED THE DEALER WITH PICTURES AND HAVE AN APPOINTMENT ON 11-6-18 FOR THEM TO LOOK AT IT. I AM EXTREMELY CONCERNED THAT THE DEALER MAY ATTEMPT TO WELD THESE AREAS. AND THAT IF ATTEMPTED, WOULD ONLY BLISTER OFF ANY PAINT ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME THAT COULD NOT BE SEEN OR PRIMED AND REPAINTED PROPERLY. AS THIS IS A BOX FRAME AND I BELIEVE IT HAS TO BE DIPPED TO BE PRIMED AND PAINTED ON THE INNER SIDE OF THE FRAME. ANY OTHER METHOD THAT MAY BE UTILIZED WOULD NOT BE THE SAME NOR WOULD IT OFFER THE SAME AMOUNT OF CORROSION PROTECTION AS WHAT THE FACTORY METHODOLOGY UTILIZES.
Additional Notes:
ON 9-26-18 I PURCHASED A NEW 2018 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON. A FRIEND OF MINE TOLD ME TO DO A DATA SEARCH FOR AN UPCOMING RECALL CONCERNING THE FRONT TRACK BAR BRACKET. I SEE THAT 18V-675 DATED 9-28-18 WAS ISSUED. FCA RECALL #UA5. MINE IS ONE OF THE RECALLED JEEPS. HOWEVER, I PROCEEDED TO INSPECT THE TRACK BAR WELDING AND IDENTIFY WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND CHECK FOR SEPARATED WELDS NO WELDS, ETC. WHILE UNDER THE JEEP I DISCOVERED OTHER ISSUES THAT WILL CAUSE FUTURE SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE. SUCH AS FRAME FAILURE OR OTHER COMPONENTS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME FAILING DUE TO POOR WELDING TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS PREMATURE CORROSION. THESE POTENTIAL FAILURES MAY RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANT(S) OF THE VEHICLE. ON THE FRAME, MANY WELDS APPEAR TO BE INFERIOR, SUCH AS PERFORATED WELDS, MISSING WELDS, WELDS THAT ARE NOT COMPLETE LEAVING GAPS BETWEEN THE EDGES OF THE FRAME. ADDITIONALLY, IN MANY AREAS OF THE FRAME, THE PAINT HAS FLAKED OFF OF THE WELDS AND IS NOW STARTING TO RUST. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 3 WEEKS WITH 500 MILES ON IT. IT HAS BEEN STREET DRIVEN ONLY. WITH THE CURRENT RECALL FOR THE TRACK BAR, THE DEALER ADVISED NOT TO TAKE IT OFF ROAD. ON 10-17-18 I EMAILED PICTURES TO THE DEALER AS WELL AS PAID THEM A VISIT. I HAVE SUPPLIED THE DEALER WITH PICTURES AND HAVE AN APPOINTMENT ON 11-6-18 FOR THEM TO LOOK AT IT. I AM EXTREMELY CONCERNED THAT THE DEALER MAY ATTEMPT TO WELD THESE AREAS. AND THAT IF ATTEMPTED, WOULD ONLY BLISTER OFF ANY PAINT ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME THAT COULD NOT BE SEEN OR PRIMED AND REPAINTED PROPERLY. AS THIS IS A BOX FRAME AND I BELIEVE IT HAS TO BE DIPPED TO BE PRIMED AND PAINTED ON THE INNER SIDE OF THE FRAME. ANY OTHER METHOD THAT MAY BE UTILIZED WOULD NOT BE THE SAME NOR WOULD IT OFFER THE SAME AMOUNT OF CORROSION PROTECTION AS WHAT THE FACTORY METHODOLOGY UTILIZES.
Mfg Campaign: 11141035
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
IT STARTED WITH THE 'DEATH WOBBLE' DRIVING INTERSTATE SPEED, 65, OVER A BRIDGE AND GO OVERING ONE OF THE BRIDGE SPANS SPACERS.THE "DEATH WOBBLE" IS A VERY DANGEROUS VIBRATION THAT OCCURS IN THE FRONT END OF A VEHICLE. WHEN A VEHICLE EXPERIENCES DEATH WOBBLE, THE ENTIRE STEERING SYSTEM RAPIDLY TURNS BACK AND FORTH, MAKING CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE VERY HARD. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE DEATH WOBBLE ONCE IT STARTS IS TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN UNTIL NORMAL STEERING CONTROL IS RESTORED. AT 65 THE WHOLE JEEP SHOCK AND MY WIFE AND I WERE QUITE SCARED. I PUT HAZARDS ON AND SLOWED TO ABOUT 10 MPH AND THE WOBBLE STOPPED. A FEW DAYS FROM THEN WE TOOK THE NEW 2018 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED WITH 3000 MILES INTO THE JEEP DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY WERE ABLE TO REPLICATE THE DEATH WOBBLE. THEN UPON INVESTIGATION THE DISCOVERED 'ABOUT 10 NUTS AND BOLTS THAT WERE FINGER TIGHT'. EXACT WORDS FROM THE DEALER. THEY COMMENTED THEY WERE GOING TO REPORT THIS ISSUE AS WELL. SO BETWEEN THIS AND THE PENDING RECALL OF THE 'TRACKING BAR BRACKET', I AM SCARED OF AL THE WELDS ON THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS ALL THE BOLTS NOW. *DT CONSUMER STATED EVEN THOUGH THE BOLTS WERE TIGHTENED IT STILL WOBBLES. UPDATED 12/12/18*JB
Corrective Action:
IT STARTED WITH THE 'DEATH WOBBLE' DRIVING INTERSTATE SPEED, 65, OVER A BRIDGE AND GO OVERING ONE OF THE BRIDGE SPANS SPACERS.THE "DEATH WOBBLE" IS A VERY DANGEROUS VIBRATION THAT OCCURS IN THE FRONT END OF A VEHICLE. WHEN A VEHICLE EXPERIENCES DEATH WOBBLE, THE ENTIRE STEERING SYSTEM RAPIDLY TURNS BACK AND FORTH, MAKING CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE VERY HARD. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE DEATH WOBBLE ONCE IT STARTS IS TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN UNTIL NORMAL STEERING CONTROL IS RESTORED. AT 65 THE WHOLE JEEP SHOCK AND MY WIFE AND I WERE QUITE SCARED. I PUT HAZARDS ON AND SLOWED TO ABOUT 10 MPH AND THE WOBBLE STOPPED. A FEW DAYS FROM THEN WE TOOK THE NEW 2018 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED WITH 3000 MILES INTO THE JEEP DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY WERE ABLE TO REPLICATE THE DEATH WOBBLE. THEN UPON INVESTIGATION THE DISCOVERED 'ABOUT 10 NUTS AND BOLTS THAT WERE FINGER TIGHT'. EXACT WORDS FROM THE DEALER. THEY COMMENTED THEY WERE GOING TO REPORT THIS ISSUE AS WELL. SO BETWEEN THIS AND THE PENDING RECALL OF THE 'TRACKING BAR BRACKET', I AM SCARED OF AL THE WELDS ON THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS ALL THE BOLTS NOW. *DT CONSUMER STATED EVEN THOUGH THE BOLTS WERE TIGHTENED IT STILL WOBBLES. UPDATED 12/12/18*JB
Additional Notes:
IT STARTED WITH THE 'DEATH WOBBLE' DRIVING INTERSTATE SPEED, 65, OVER A BRIDGE AND GO OVERING ONE OF THE BRIDGE SPANS SPACERS.THE "DEATH WOBBLE" IS A VERY DANGEROUS VIBRATION THAT OCCURS IN THE FRONT END OF A VEHICLE. WHEN A VEHICLE EXPERIENCES DEATH WOBBLE, THE ENTIRE STEERING SYSTEM RAPIDLY TURNS BACK AND FORTH, MAKING CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE VERY HARD. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE DEATH WOBBLE ONCE IT STARTS IS TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN UNTIL NORMAL STEERING CONTROL IS RESTORED. AT 65 THE WHOLE JEEP SHOCK AND MY WIFE AND I WERE QUITE SCARED. I PUT HAZARDS ON AND SLOWED TO ABOUT 10 MPH AND THE WOBBLE STOPPED. A FEW DAYS FROM THEN WE TOOK THE NEW 2018 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED WITH 3000 MILES INTO THE JEEP DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY WERE ABLE TO REPLICATE THE DEATH WOBBLE. THEN UPON INVESTIGATION THE DISCOVERED 'ABOUT 10 NUTS AND BOLTS THAT WERE FINGER TIGHT'. EXACT WORDS FROM THE DEALER. THEY COMMENTED THEY WERE GOING TO REPORT THIS ISSUE AS WELL. SO BETWEEN THIS AND THE PENDING RECALL OF THE 'TRACKING BAR BRACKET', I AM SCARED OF AL THE WELDS ON THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS ALL THE BOLTS NOW. *DT CONSUMER STATED EVEN THOUGH THE BOLTS WERE TIGHTENED IT STILL WOBBLES. UPDATED 12/12/18*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11141049
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AFTER HITTING A SMALL BUMP, VEHICLE BEGINS TO SHAKE SIGNIFICANTLY AND IT ONLY GOES AWAY AFTER SLOWING DOWN CONSIDERABLY. SIMILAR ISSUE TO WHAT OTHERS ARE DESCRIBING AND NEARLY IDENTICAL TO THE JEEP "DEATH WOBBLE" THAT IS FAIRLY WELL DOCUMENTED. STARTED AT ONLY 9000 MILES AFTER ZERO MODIFICATIONS OR OFF-ROAD USE. DEALER REPRODUCED AND INDICATED THAT THE STEERING STABILIZER IS "SHOT" AND REPLACEMENT PART IS BACKORDERED WITH NO ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE.
Corrective Action:
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AFTER HITTING A SMALL BUMP, VEHICLE BEGINS TO SHAKE SIGNIFICANTLY AND IT ONLY GOES AWAY AFTER SLOWING DOWN CONSIDERABLY. SIMILAR ISSUE TO WHAT OTHERS ARE DESCRIBING AND NEARLY IDENTICAL TO THE JEEP "DEATH WOBBLE" THAT IS FAIRLY WELL DOCUMENTED. STARTED AT ONLY 9000 MILES AFTER ZERO MODIFICATIONS OR OFF-ROAD USE. DEALER REPRODUCED AND INDICATED THAT THE STEERING STABILIZER IS "SHOT" AND REPLACEMENT PART IS BACKORDERED WITH NO ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE.
Additional Notes:
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AFTER HITTING A SMALL BUMP, VEHICLE BEGINS TO SHAKE SIGNIFICANTLY AND IT ONLY GOES AWAY AFTER SLOWING DOWN CONSIDERABLY. SIMILAR ISSUE TO WHAT OTHERS ARE DESCRIBING AND NEARLY IDENTICAL TO THE JEEP "DEATH WOBBLE" THAT IS FAIRLY WELL DOCUMENTED. STARTED AT ONLY 9000 MILES AFTER ZERO MODIFICATIONS OR OFF-ROAD USE. DEALER REPRODUCED AND INDICATED THAT THE STEERING STABILIZER IS "SHOT" AND REPLACEMENT PART IS BACKORDERED WITH NO ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE.
Mfg Campaign: 11141066
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED THE STEERING WOULD NOT TURN RIGHT, ONLY LEFT. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD TO THE LEFT (ACROSS OPPOSING TRAFFIC). ONCE OFF THE ROAD THE SITUATION RESOLVED, I WAS ABLE TO IDLE HOME WHERE I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED THE STEERING WOULD NOT TURN RIGHT, ONLY LEFT. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD TO THE LEFT (ACROSS OPPOSING TRAFFIC). ONCE OFF THE ROAD THE SITUATION RESOLVED, I WAS ABLE TO IDLE HOME WHERE I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED THE STEERING WOULD NOT TURN RIGHT, ONLY LEFT. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD TO THE LEFT (ACROSS OPPOSING TRAFFIC). ONCE OFF THE ROAD THE SITUATION RESOLVED, I WAS ABLE TO IDLE HOME WHERE I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER.
Mfg Campaign: 11141108
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT ON AN INCLINE, I HAD SLOWED TO START THE TURN. I THEN LET OFF THE BRAKE A BIT TO BE ABLE TO ROLL INTO THE SPOT. THE CAR THEN ACCELLERATED INTO THE WALL AT THE END OF THE SPOT DAMAGING MY BUMPER, SCRATCHING THE CAR NEXT TO MINE AND ALSO THE WALL I HIT.
Corrective Action:
WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT ON AN INCLINE, I HAD SLOWED TO START THE TURN. I THEN LET OFF THE BRAKE A BIT TO BE ABLE TO ROLL INTO THE SPOT. THE CAR THEN ACCELLERATED INTO THE WALL AT THE END OF THE SPOT DAMAGING MY BUMPER, SCRATCHING THE CAR NEXT TO MINE AND ALSO THE WALL I HIT.
Additional Notes:
WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT ON AN INCLINE, I HAD SLOWED TO START THE TURN. I THEN LET OFF THE BRAKE A BIT TO BE ABLE TO ROLL INTO THE SPOT. THE CAR THEN ACCELLERATED INTO THE WALL AT THE END OF THE SPOT DAMAGING MY BUMPER, SCRATCHING THE CAR NEXT TO MINE AND ALSO THE WALL I HIT.
Mfg Campaign: 11141142
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
AS DRIVING MY NEW JEEP I NOTICE I WAS NOT HAPPY WITH THE HANDLING .STEERING THE JEEP, TO MUCH PLAY ON STEERING, KIND OF A BIG TURN OFF COMING OFF.SPECIALLY ON THE MAINE HIGHWAYS WITH EXTRA PEOPLE IN THE CAR
Corrective Action:
AS DRIVING MY NEW JEEP I NOTICE I WAS NOT HAPPY WITH THE HANDLING .STEERING THE JEEP, TO MUCH PLAY ON STEERING, KIND OF A BIG TURN OFF COMING OFF.SPECIALLY ON THE MAINE HIGHWAYS WITH EXTRA PEOPLE IN THE CAR
Additional Notes:
AS DRIVING MY NEW JEEP I NOTICE I WAS NOT HAPPY WITH THE HANDLING .STEERING THE JEEP, TO MUCH PLAY ON STEERING, KIND OF A BIG TURN OFF COMING OFF.SPECIALLY ON THE MAINE HIGHWAYS WITH EXTRA PEOPLE IN THE CAR
Mfg Campaign: 11140528
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THERE HAS BEEN A MAJOR RECALL RELATED TO THE TRACK BAR WELDS ON THE JL MODEL WRANGLERS AND WHEN I SEARCH MY VIN IT IS NOT INCLUDED BUT MANY OF THE WELDS ON MY FRAME ARE RUSTING ALREADY AND APPEAR TO BE "BAD" WELDS. I AM A PROFESSIONAL WELDER AND I KNOW WHAT A GOOD WELD LOOKS LIKE. PLEASE HELP ME ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH THE MANY "BAD" WELDS ON MY BRAND NEW JEEP.
Corrective Action:
THERE HAS BEEN A MAJOR RECALL RELATED TO THE TRACK BAR WELDS ON THE JL MODEL WRANGLERS AND WHEN I SEARCH MY VIN IT IS NOT INCLUDED BUT MANY OF THE WELDS ON MY FRAME ARE RUSTING ALREADY AND APPEAR TO BE "BAD" WELDS. I AM A PROFESSIONAL WELDER AND I KNOW WHAT A GOOD WELD LOOKS LIKE. PLEASE HELP ME ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH THE MANY "BAD" WELDS ON MY BRAND NEW JEEP.
Additional Notes:
THERE HAS BEEN A MAJOR RECALL RELATED TO THE TRACK BAR WELDS ON THE JL MODEL WRANGLERS AND WHEN I SEARCH MY VIN IT IS NOT INCLUDED BUT MANY OF THE WELDS ON MY FRAME ARE RUSTING ALREADY AND APPEAR TO BE "BAD" WELDS. I AM A PROFESSIONAL WELDER AND I KNOW WHAT A GOOD WELD LOOKS LIKE. PLEASE HELP ME ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH THE MANY "BAD" WELDS ON MY BRAND NEW JEEP.
Mfg Campaign: 11140637
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
THERE HAS BEEN A MAJOR RECALL RELATED TO THE TRACK BAR WELDS ON THE JL MODEL WRANGLERS AND WHEN I SEARCH MY VIN IT IS NOT INCLUDED BUT MANY OF THE WELDS ON MY FRAME ARE RUSTING ALREADY AND APPEAR TO BE "BAD" WELDS. I AM A PROFESSIONAL WELDER AND I KNOW WHAT A GOOD WELD LOOKS LIKE. PLEASE HELP ME ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH THE MANY "BAD" WELDS ON MY BRAND NEW JEEP.
Corrective Action:
THERE HAS BEEN A MAJOR RECALL RELATED TO THE TRACK BAR WELDS ON THE JL MODEL WRANGLERS AND WHEN I SEARCH MY VIN IT IS NOT INCLUDED BUT MANY OF THE WELDS ON MY FRAME ARE RUSTING ALREADY AND APPEAR TO BE "BAD" WELDS. I AM A PROFESSIONAL WELDER AND I KNOW WHAT A GOOD WELD LOOKS LIKE. PLEASE HELP ME ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH THE MANY "BAD" WELDS ON MY BRAND NEW JEEP.
Additional Notes:
THERE HAS BEEN A MAJOR RECALL RELATED TO THE TRACK BAR WELDS ON THE JL MODEL WRANGLERS AND WHEN I SEARCH MY VIN IT IS NOT INCLUDED BUT MANY OF THE WELDS ON MY FRAME ARE RUSTING ALREADY AND APPEAR TO BE "BAD" WELDS. I AM A PROFESSIONAL WELDER AND I KNOW WHAT A GOOD WELD LOOKS LIKE. PLEASE HELP ME ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH THE MANY "BAD" WELDS ON MY BRAND NEW JEEP.
Mfg Campaign: 11140637
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THERE HAS BEEN A MAJOR RECALL RELATED TO THE TRACK BAR WELDS ON THE JL MODEL WRANGLERS AND WHEN I SEARCH MY VIN IT IS NOT INCLUDED BUT MANY OF THE WELDS ON MY FRAME ARE RUSTING ALREADY AND APPEAR TO BE "BAD" WELDS. I AM A PROFESSIONAL WELDER AND I KNOW WHAT A GOOD WELD LOOKS LIKE. PLEASE HELP ME ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH THE MANY "BAD" WELDS ON MY BRAND NEW JEEP.
Corrective Action:
THERE HAS BEEN A MAJOR RECALL RELATED TO THE TRACK BAR WELDS ON THE JL MODEL WRANGLERS AND WHEN I SEARCH MY VIN IT IS NOT INCLUDED BUT MANY OF THE WELDS ON MY FRAME ARE RUSTING ALREADY AND APPEAR TO BE "BAD" WELDS. I AM A PROFESSIONAL WELDER AND I KNOW WHAT A GOOD WELD LOOKS LIKE. PLEASE HELP ME ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH THE MANY "BAD" WELDS ON MY BRAND NEW JEEP.
Additional Notes:
THERE HAS BEEN A MAJOR RECALL RELATED TO THE TRACK BAR WELDS ON THE JL MODEL WRANGLERS AND WHEN I SEARCH MY VIN IT IS NOT INCLUDED BUT MANY OF THE WELDS ON MY FRAME ARE RUSTING ALREADY AND APPEAR TO BE "BAD" WELDS. I AM A PROFESSIONAL WELDER AND I KNOW WHAT A GOOD WELD LOOKS LIKE. PLEASE HELP ME ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH THE MANY "BAD" WELDS ON MY BRAND NEW JEEP.
Mfg Campaign: 11140637
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2018
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