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."
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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."
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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:
JEEP SHAKES VIOLENTLY ANY TIME IT HITS A BUMP ABOVE 60MPH SO BADLY I HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. MULTIPLE TIMES I'VE NEARLY BEEN REAR ENDED TRYING STOP TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS NOT MY FIRST WRANGLER I HAVE OWNED 5. I KNOW HOW A JEEP RIDES. THIS IS NOT A SAFE VEHICLE AT ALL. THIS JEEPS HAS NOTHING AFTER MARKET ON IT. I'VE TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. I CAN'T AFFORD TO TRADE IT IN. BUT I DON'T WANT MY KIDS IN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. OTHERS HAVE ALREADY REPORTED THIS AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. *DT UPDATED 11/29/18*JB
Corrective Action:
JEEP SHAKES VIOLENTLY ANY TIME IT HITS A BUMP ABOVE 60MPH SO BADLY I HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. MULTIPLE TIMES I'VE NEARLY BEEN REAR ENDED TRYING STOP TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS NOT MY FIRST WRANGLER I HAVE OWNED 5. I KNOW HOW A JEEP RIDES. THIS IS NOT A SAFE VEHICLE AT ALL. THIS JEEPS HAS NOTHING AFTER MARKET ON IT. I'VE TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. I CAN'T AFFORD TO TRADE IT IN. BUT I DON'T WANT MY KIDS IN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. OTHERS HAVE ALREADY REPORTED THIS AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. *DT UPDATED 11/29/18*JB
Additional Notes:
JEEP SHAKES VIOLENTLY ANY TIME IT HITS A BUMP ABOVE 60MPH SO BADLY I HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. MULTIPLE TIMES I'VE NEARLY BEEN REAR ENDED TRYING STOP TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS NOT MY FIRST WRANGLER I HAVE OWNED 5. I KNOW HOW A JEEP RIDES. THIS IS NOT A SAFE VEHICLE AT ALL. THIS JEEPS HAS NOTHING AFTER MARKET ON IT. I'VE TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. I CAN'T AFFORD TO TRADE IT IN. BUT I DON'T WANT MY KIDS IN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. OTHERS HAVE ALREADY REPORTED THIS AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. *DT UPDATED 11/29/18*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11140737
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
SAME COMPLAINT AS MANY OTHERS. 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:
SAME COMPLAINT AS MANY OTHERS. 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:
SAME COMPLAINT AS MANY OTHERS. 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: 11140778
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE DRIVEN FO APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES WITH NO APPARENT ISSUES. AVERAGE SPEED ABOUT 40 TO 50 MPH. DRIVER SMELLED A CONCERNING ODOR, PULLED INTO A PARKING, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND NOTICED A FLAME. SHE CALLED 911AND VEHICLE BECAME FULLY ENGULFED. VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH JEEP.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE DRIVEN FO APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES WITH NO APPARENT ISSUES. AVERAGE SPEED ABOUT 40 TO 50 MPH. DRIVER SMELLED A CONCERNING ODOR, PULLED INTO A PARKING, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND NOTICED A FLAME. SHE CALLED 911AND VEHICLE BECAME FULLY ENGULFED. VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH JEEP.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE DRIVEN FO APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES WITH NO APPARENT ISSUES. AVERAGE SPEED ABOUT 40 TO 50 MPH. DRIVER SMELLED A CONCERNING ODOR, PULLED INTO A PARKING, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND NOTICED A FLAME. SHE CALLED 911AND VEHICLE BECAME FULLY ENGULFED. VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH JEEP.
Mfg Campaign: 11140284
Recall Date: Oct 15, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE DRIVEN FO APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES WITH NO APPARENT ISSUES. AVERAGE SPEED ABOUT 40 TO 50 MPH. DRIVER SMELLED A CONCERNING ODOR, PULLED INTO A PARKING, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND NOTICED A FLAME. SHE CALLED 911AND VEHICLE BECAME FULLY ENGULFED. VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH JEEP.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE DRIVEN FO APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES WITH NO APPARENT ISSUES. AVERAGE SPEED ABOUT 40 TO 50 MPH. DRIVER SMELLED A CONCERNING ODOR, PULLED INTO A PARKING, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND NOTICED A FLAME. SHE CALLED 911AND VEHICLE BECAME FULLY ENGULFED. VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH JEEP.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE DRIVEN FO APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES WITH NO APPARENT ISSUES. AVERAGE SPEED ABOUT 40 TO 50 MPH. DRIVER SMELLED A CONCERNING ODOR, PULLED INTO A PARKING, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND NOTICED A FLAME. SHE CALLED 911AND VEHICLE BECAME FULLY ENGULFED. VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH JEEP.
Mfg Campaign: 11140284
Recall Date: Oct 15, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE DRIVEN FO APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES WITH NO APPARENT ISSUES. AVERAGE SPEED ABOUT 40 TO 50 MPH. DRIVER SMELLED A CONCERNING ODOR, PULLED INTO A PARKING, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND NOTICED A FLAME. SHE CALLED 911AND VEHICLE BECAME FULLY ENGULFED. VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH JEEP.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE DRIVEN FO APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES WITH NO APPARENT ISSUES. AVERAGE SPEED ABOUT 40 TO 50 MPH. DRIVER SMELLED A CONCERNING ODOR, PULLED INTO A PARKING, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND NOTICED A FLAME. SHE CALLED 911AND VEHICLE BECAME FULLY ENGULFED. VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH JEEP.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE DRIVEN FO APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES WITH NO APPARENT ISSUES. AVERAGE SPEED ABOUT 40 TO 50 MPH. DRIVER SMELLED A CONCERNING ODOR, PULLED INTO A PARKING, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND NOTICED A FLAME. SHE CALLED 911AND VEHICLE BECAME FULLY ENGULFED. VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH JEEP.
Mfg Campaign: 11140284
Recall Date: Oct 15, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
FRAME WELDS ARE PITTED, RUSTING, INCOMPLETE, AND HAVE NUMEROUS INCLUSIONS AND POROSITY. THIS IS ALL OVER THE FRAME. INCLUDED IS A PICTURE OF A WELD ON A BODY MOUNT. APPEARS TO BE CRACKED. THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE AND JEEP BOTH LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE AND SAY IT IS SAFE AND NORMAL.
Corrective Action:
FRAME WELDS ARE PITTED, RUSTING, INCOMPLETE, AND HAVE NUMEROUS INCLUSIONS AND POROSITY. THIS IS ALL OVER THE FRAME. INCLUDED IS A PICTURE OF A WELD ON A BODY MOUNT. APPEARS TO BE CRACKED. THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE AND JEEP BOTH LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE AND SAY IT IS SAFE AND NORMAL.
Additional Notes:
FRAME WELDS ARE PITTED, RUSTING, INCOMPLETE, AND HAVE NUMEROUS INCLUSIONS AND POROSITY. THIS IS ALL OVER THE FRAME. INCLUDED IS A PICTURE OF A WELD ON A BODY MOUNT. APPEARS TO BE CRACKED. THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE AND JEEP BOTH LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE AND SAY IT IS SAFE AND NORMAL.
Mfg Campaign: 11140344
Recall Date: Oct 15, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
LOOSE STEERING CAUSING VEHICLE DRIFTING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY CORRECT THE VEHICLE FROM DRIFTING. EXTREME PLAY AND DEAD SPOTS IN STEERING WHEEL. THIS NEEDS TO HAPPEN IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN STRAIGHT LINE AND STAYING IN LANE. VEHICLE DRIFTS TOWARDS OTHER LANES AND VEHICLES WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. REQUIRES DRIVER TO CORRECT STEERING WHEEL TO STAY IN LANE CONSTANTLY.
Corrective Action:
LOOSE STEERING CAUSING VEHICLE DRIFTING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY CORRECT THE VEHICLE FROM DRIFTING. EXTREME PLAY AND DEAD SPOTS IN STEERING WHEEL. THIS NEEDS TO HAPPEN IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN STRAIGHT LINE AND STAYING IN LANE. VEHICLE DRIFTS TOWARDS OTHER LANES AND VEHICLES WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. REQUIRES DRIVER TO CORRECT STEERING WHEEL TO STAY IN LANE CONSTANTLY.
Additional Notes:
LOOSE STEERING CAUSING VEHICLE DRIFTING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY CORRECT THE VEHICLE FROM DRIFTING. EXTREME PLAY AND DEAD SPOTS IN STEERING WHEEL. THIS NEEDS TO HAPPEN IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN STRAIGHT LINE AND STAYING IN LANE. VEHICLE DRIFTS TOWARDS OTHER LANES AND VEHICLES WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. REQUIRES DRIVER TO CORRECT STEERING WHEEL TO STAY IN LANE CONSTANTLY.
Mfg Campaign: 11140364
Recall Date: Oct 15, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THE VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WANDERS AND EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL TRAVEL IS REQUIRED TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE LANE. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND WHEN TRAVELING AT BOTH CITY AND HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT IS A CONSTANT STRUGGLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE CENTERED WHEN TRAVELING. THE ISSUE IS WORSE WHEN TRAVELING ON SLIGHTLY UNEVEN OR ABOVE NORMAL ROAD CROWN. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN BE CENTERED, OR CROOKED TO EITHER SIDE. THIS DEMONSTRATES THE EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE WHEEL.
Corrective Action:
THE VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WANDERS AND EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL TRAVEL IS REQUIRED TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE LANE. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND WHEN TRAVELING AT BOTH CITY AND HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT IS A CONSTANT STRUGGLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE CENTERED WHEN TRAVELING. THE ISSUE IS WORSE WHEN TRAVELING ON SLIGHTLY UNEVEN OR ABOVE NORMAL ROAD CROWN. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN BE CENTERED, OR CROOKED TO EITHER SIDE. THIS DEMONSTRATES THE EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE WHEEL.
Additional Notes:
THE VEHICLE HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WANDERS AND EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL TRAVEL IS REQUIRED TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE CENTER OF THE LANE. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND WHEN TRAVELING AT BOTH CITY AND HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT IS A CONSTANT STRUGGLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE CENTERED WHEN TRAVELING. THE ISSUE IS WORSE WHEN TRAVELING ON SLIGHTLY UNEVEN OR ABOVE NORMAL ROAD CROWN. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN BE CENTERED, OR CROOKED TO EITHER SIDE. THIS DEMONSTRATES THE EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE WHEEL.
Mfg Campaign: 11140397
Recall Date: Oct 15, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FELT EXTREMELY LOOSE WHILE MAKING TURNS OR DRIVING ABOVE 45 MPH. THE DEALER (HERITAGE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM PARKVILLE, 9219 HARFORD RD, PARKVILLE, MD 21234, 1-877-391-7850) WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT YET DEVELOPED A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V343000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FELT EXTREMELY LOOSE WHILE MAKING TURNS OR DRIVING ABOVE 45 MPH. THE DEALER (HERITAGE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM PARKVILLE, 9219 HARFORD RD, PARKVILLE, MD 21234, 1-877-391-7850) WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT YET DEVELOPED A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V343000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FELT EXTREMELY LOOSE WHILE MAKING TURNS OR DRIVING ABOVE 45 MPH. THE DEALER (HERITAGE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM PARKVILLE, 9219 HARFORD RD, PARKVILLE, MD 21234, 1-877-391-7850) WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT YET DEVELOPED A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V343000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11140466
Recall Date: Oct 15, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A RESIDENTIAL ROAD GOING ABOUT 20MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING SO I PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT TO FIND SMOKE COMING FROM THE FUSE BOX/ BATTERY AREA. IT I COULD SMELL BURNT ELECTRICAL WIRING. WITHIN SECONDS OF PULLING OVER THE SMOKE TURNED INTO A FLAME AND BEFORE I COULD TO GET ANYTHING OUT OF THE JEEP THE WHOLE INSIDE WAS FULL OF SMOKE AND THE FLAME WAS SPREADING FAST.
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A RESIDENTIAL ROAD GOING ABOUT 20MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING SO I PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT TO FIND SMOKE COMING FROM THE FUSE BOX/ BATTERY AREA. IT I COULD SMELL BURNT ELECTRICAL WIRING. WITHIN SECONDS OF PULLING OVER THE SMOKE TURNED INTO A FLAME AND BEFORE I COULD TO GET ANYTHING OUT OF THE JEEP THE WHOLE INSIDE WAS FULL OF SMOKE AND THE FLAME WAS SPREADING FAST.
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A RESIDENTIAL ROAD GOING ABOUT 20MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING SO I PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT TO FIND SMOKE COMING FROM THE FUSE BOX/ BATTERY AREA. IT I COULD SMELL BURNT ELECTRICAL WIRING. WITHIN SECONDS OF PULLING OVER THE SMOKE TURNED INTO A FLAME AND BEFORE I COULD TO GET ANYTHING OUT OF THE JEEP THE WHOLE INSIDE WAS FULL OF SMOKE AND THE FLAME WAS SPREADING FAST.
Mfg Campaign: 11140513
Recall Date: Oct 15, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY BACK AND FORTH AFTER HITTING BUMP OR CHANGE IN PAVEMENT HEIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED (60 TO 70 MPH). THIS STARTED AFTER ROUGHLY 2800 MILES (6 WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP). THIS CAUSES A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND FEELING THAT DRIVER WILL LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN LAST SIX DAYS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO SAYS THEY CANNOT FIND PROBLEM OR RECREATE THIS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. AFTER HITTING BUMP YESTERDAY THE ONLY THING THAT STOPPED BACK AND FORTH SHAKING WAS TO PULL TO SIDE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. THIS SITUATION IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. WHILE THIS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND SHAKING DOES NOT OCCUR AT SLOWER SPEEDS (YET), I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE A SERIOUS CRASH IF IT CANNOT BE FIXED.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY BACK AND FORTH AFTER HITTING BUMP OR CHANGE IN PAVEMENT HEIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED (60 TO 70 MPH). THIS STARTED AFTER ROUGHLY 2800 MILES (6 WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP). THIS CAUSES A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND FEELING THAT DRIVER WILL LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN LAST SIX DAYS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO SAYS THEY CANNOT FIND PROBLEM OR RECREATE THIS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. AFTER HITTING BUMP YESTERDAY THE ONLY THING THAT STOPPED BACK AND FORTH SHAKING WAS TO PULL TO SIDE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. THIS SITUATION IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. WHILE THIS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND SHAKING DOES NOT OCCUR AT SLOWER SPEEDS (YET), I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE A SERIOUS CRASH IF IT CANNOT BE FIXED.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY BACK AND FORTH AFTER HITTING BUMP OR CHANGE IN PAVEMENT HEIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED (60 TO 70 MPH). THIS STARTED AFTER ROUGHLY 2800 MILES (6 WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP). THIS CAUSES A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND FEELING THAT DRIVER WILL LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN LAST SIX DAYS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO SAYS THEY CANNOT FIND PROBLEM OR RECREATE THIS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. AFTER HITTING BUMP YESTERDAY THE ONLY THING THAT STOPPED BACK AND FORTH SHAKING WAS TO PULL TO SIDE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. THIS SITUATION IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. WHILE THIS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND SHAKING DOES NOT OCCUR AT SLOWER SPEEDS (YET), I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE A SERIOUS CRASH IF IT CANNOT BE FIXED.
Mfg Campaign: 11140203
Recall Date: Oct 14, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY BACK AND FORTH AFTER HITTING BUMP OR CHANGE IN PAVEMENT HEIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED (60 TO 70 MPH). THIS STARTED AFTER ROUGHLY 2800 MILES (6 WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP). THIS CAUSES A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND FEELING THAT DRIVER WILL LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN LAST SIX DAYS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO SAYS THEY CANNOT FIND PROBLEM OR RECREATE THIS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. AFTER HITTING BUMP YESTERDAY THE ONLY THING THAT STOPPED BACK AND FORTH SHAKING WAS TO PULL TO SIDE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. THIS SITUATION IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. WHILE THIS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND SHAKING DOES NOT OCCUR AT SLOWER SPEEDS (YET), I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE A SERIOUS CRASH IF IT CANNOT BE FIXED.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY BACK AND FORTH AFTER HITTING BUMP OR CHANGE IN PAVEMENT HEIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED (60 TO 70 MPH). THIS STARTED AFTER ROUGHLY 2800 MILES (6 WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP). THIS CAUSES A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND FEELING THAT DRIVER WILL LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN LAST SIX DAYS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO SAYS THEY CANNOT FIND PROBLEM OR RECREATE THIS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. AFTER HITTING BUMP YESTERDAY THE ONLY THING THAT STOPPED BACK AND FORTH SHAKING WAS TO PULL TO SIDE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. THIS SITUATION IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. WHILE THIS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND SHAKING DOES NOT OCCUR AT SLOWER SPEEDS (YET), I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE A SERIOUS CRASH IF IT CANNOT BE FIXED.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY BACK AND FORTH AFTER HITTING BUMP OR CHANGE IN PAVEMENT HEIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED (60 TO 70 MPH). THIS STARTED AFTER ROUGHLY 2800 MILES (6 WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP). THIS CAUSES A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND FEELING THAT DRIVER WILL LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN LAST SIX DAYS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO SAYS THEY CANNOT FIND PROBLEM OR RECREATE THIS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. AFTER HITTING BUMP YESTERDAY THE ONLY THING THAT STOPPED BACK AND FORTH SHAKING WAS TO PULL TO SIDE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. THIS SITUATION IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. WHILE THIS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND SHAKING DOES NOT OCCUR AT SLOWER SPEEDS (YET), I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE A SERIOUS CRASH IF IT CANNOT BE FIXED.
Mfg Campaign: 11140203
Recall Date: Oct 14, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
BRAND NEW 2018 JL WRANGLER RUBICON 2 DR OWNED FOR 2 WEEKS FRAME APPEARS TO BE SPRAY PAINTED ALL WELDS ARE RUSTED. NEVER BEEN IN THE RAIN OR EVEN WASHED. JEEP HAS 16 MILES ON IT. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS FOR ANY NEW VEHICLE. JEEP SHOULD HAVE ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE INSTEAD OF TRYING TO COVER IT UP WITH SPRAY PAINT THAT ISN'T STICKING ANYMORE.
Corrective Action:
BRAND NEW 2018 JL WRANGLER RUBICON 2 DR OWNED FOR 2 WEEKS FRAME APPEARS TO BE SPRAY PAINTED ALL WELDS ARE RUSTED. NEVER BEEN IN THE RAIN OR EVEN WASHED. JEEP HAS 16 MILES ON IT. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS FOR ANY NEW VEHICLE. JEEP SHOULD HAVE ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE INSTEAD OF TRYING TO COVER IT UP WITH SPRAY PAINT THAT ISN'T STICKING ANYMORE.
Additional Notes:
BRAND NEW 2018 JL WRANGLER RUBICON 2 DR OWNED FOR 2 WEEKS FRAME APPEARS TO BE SPRAY PAINTED ALL WELDS ARE RUSTED. NEVER BEEN IN THE RAIN OR EVEN WASHED. JEEP HAS 16 MILES ON IT. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS FOR ANY NEW VEHICLE. JEEP SHOULD HAVE ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE INSTEAD OF TRYING TO COVER IT UP WITH SPRAY PAINT THAT ISN'T STICKING ANYMORE.
Mfg Campaign: 11140262
Recall Date: Oct 14, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
THE WELDS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE HORRIBLE. THERE ARE LARGE PIECES OF SLAG WHEREVER THERE ARE WELDS. THERE ARE ALREADY PLACES WHERE SOME SLAG HAS FALLEN OFF AND SPOTS HAVE STARTED TO RUST. THE ENTIRE FRAME HAS SLAG ON IT AND HUGE MESSY WELDS. THERE ARE WELDS MISSING ALONG THE FRAME. THE FRAME WAS DENTED AND HIT WITH SOMETHING BEFORE BEING INSTALLED. ALL OF THESE THINGS CAN LEAD TO WEAKENING IN THE METAL OR FAILURE IN THE WELDS.
Corrective Action:
THE WELDS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE HORRIBLE. THERE ARE LARGE PIECES OF SLAG WHEREVER THERE ARE WELDS. THERE ARE ALREADY PLACES WHERE SOME SLAG HAS FALLEN OFF AND SPOTS HAVE STARTED TO RUST. THE ENTIRE FRAME HAS SLAG ON IT AND HUGE MESSY WELDS. THERE ARE WELDS MISSING ALONG THE FRAME. THE FRAME WAS DENTED AND HIT WITH SOMETHING BEFORE BEING INSTALLED. ALL OF THESE THINGS CAN LEAD TO WEAKENING IN THE METAL OR FAILURE IN THE WELDS.
Additional Notes:
THE WELDS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE HORRIBLE. THERE ARE LARGE PIECES OF SLAG WHEREVER THERE ARE WELDS. THERE ARE ALREADY PLACES WHERE SOME SLAG HAS FALLEN OFF AND SPOTS HAVE STARTED TO RUST. THE ENTIRE FRAME HAS SLAG ON IT AND HUGE MESSY WELDS. THERE ARE WELDS MISSING ALONG THE FRAME. THE FRAME WAS DENTED AND HIT WITH SOMETHING BEFORE BEING INSTALLED. ALL OF THESE THINGS CAN LEAD TO WEAKENING IN THE METAL OR FAILURE IN THE WELDS.
Mfg Campaign: 11140085
Recall Date: Oct 13, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE WELDS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE HORRIBLE. THERE ARE LARGE PIECES OF SLAG WHEREVER THERE ARE WELDS. THERE ARE ALREADY PLACES WHERE SOME SLAG HAS FALLEN OFF AND SPOTS HAVE STARTED TO RUST. THE ENTIRE FRAME HAS SLAG ON IT AND HUGE MESSY WELDS. THERE ARE WELDS MISSING ALONG THE FRAME. THE FRAME WAS DENTED AND HIT WITH SOMETHING BEFORE BEING INSTALLED. ALL OF THESE THINGS CAN LEAD TO WEAKENING IN THE METAL OR FAILURE IN THE WELDS.
Corrective Action:
THE WELDS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE HORRIBLE. THERE ARE LARGE PIECES OF SLAG WHEREVER THERE ARE WELDS. THERE ARE ALREADY PLACES WHERE SOME SLAG HAS FALLEN OFF AND SPOTS HAVE STARTED TO RUST. THE ENTIRE FRAME HAS SLAG ON IT AND HUGE MESSY WELDS. THERE ARE WELDS MISSING ALONG THE FRAME. THE FRAME WAS DENTED AND HIT WITH SOMETHING BEFORE BEING INSTALLED. ALL OF THESE THINGS CAN LEAD TO WEAKENING IN THE METAL OR FAILURE IN THE WELDS.
Additional Notes:
THE WELDS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE HORRIBLE. THERE ARE LARGE PIECES OF SLAG WHEREVER THERE ARE WELDS. THERE ARE ALREADY PLACES WHERE SOME SLAG HAS FALLEN OFF AND SPOTS HAVE STARTED TO RUST. THE ENTIRE FRAME HAS SLAG ON IT AND HUGE MESSY WELDS. THERE ARE WELDS MISSING ALONG THE FRAME. THE FRAME WAS DENTED AND HIT WITH SOMETHING BEFORE BEING INSTALLED. ALL OF THESE THINGS CAN LEAD TO WEAKENING IN THE METAL OR FAILURE IN THE WELDS.
Mfg Campaign: 11140085
Recall Date: Oct 13, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I GOT BEHIND THE WHEEL OF A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER, ADJUSTED MY SEAT FOR OPTIMAL COMFORT, VISIBILITY, AND HANDS / FEET POSITION FOR SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AND THEN NOTICED THAT THE DESIGN / POSITION OF THE DASH OBSTRUCTED THE VIEW OF THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER (AMONG OTHER INFO) WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION (I WAS NOT IN MOTION). THIS OBVIOUSLY CAN CAUSE ISSUES WITH SAFE OPERATION. I POSTED THIS OBSERVATION IN A JEEP WRANGLER FORUM TO SEE IF I'M THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS PROBLEM. AS OF TODAY THE POLL SITS AT 53% OF USERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. SEE HERE: HTTPS://WWW.JLWRANGLERFORUMS.COM/FORUM/THREADS/POLL-IN-YOUR-BEST-SEATING-POSITION-IS-YOUR-VIEW-OF-THE-WRANGLERS-DASH-GAUGES-CUT-OFF-IN-ANY-WAY.15958/#POST-390053
Corrective Action:
I GOT BEHIND THE WHEEL OF A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER, ADJUSTED MY SEAT FOR OPTIMAL COMFORT, VISIBILITY, AND HANDS / FEET POSITION FOR SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AND THEN NOTICED THAT THE DESIGN / POSITION OF THE DASH OBSTRUCTED THE VIEW OF THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER (AMONG OTHER INFO) WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION (I WAS NOT IN MOTION). THIS OBVIOUSLY CAN CAUSE ISSUES WITH SAFE OPERATION. I POSTED THIS OBSERVATION IN A JEEP WRANGLER FORUM TO SEE IF I'M THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS PROBLEM. AS OF TODAY THE POLL SITS AT 53% OF USERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. SEE HERE: HTTPS://WWW.JLWRANGLERFORUMS.COM/FORUM/THREADS/POLL-IN-YOUR-BEST-SEATING-POSITION-IS-YOUR-VIEW-OF-THE-WRANGLERS-DASH-GAUGES-CUT-OFF-IN-ANY-WAY.15958/#POST-390053
Additional Notes:
I GOT BEHIND THE WHEEL OF A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER, ADJUSTED MY SEAT FOR OPTIMAL COMFORT, VISIBILITY, AND HANDS / FEET POSITION FOR SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AND THEN NOTICED THAT THE DESIGN / POSITION OF THE DASH OBSTRUCTED THE VIEW OF THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER (AMONG OTHER INFO) WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION (I WAS NOT IN MOTION). THIS OBVIOUSLY CAN CAUSE ISSUES WITH SAFE OPERATION. I POSTED THIS OBSERVATION IN A JEEP WRANGLER FORUM TO SEE IF I'M THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS PROBLEM. AS OF TODAY THE POLL SITS AT 53% OF USERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. SEE HERE: HTTPS://WWW.JLWRANGLERFORUMS.COM/FORUM/THREADS/POLL-IN-YOUR-BEST-SEATING-POSITION-IS-YOUR-VIEW-OF-THE-WRANGLERS-DASH-GAUGES-CUT-OFF-IN-ANY-WAY.15958/#POST-390053
Mfg Campaign: 11140096
Recall Date: Oct 13, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OVER 70MPH, THE STEERING BECOMES VAGUE TO THE POINT OF A LOSS OF FINE CONTROL. WITHOUT STEERING INPUT AND WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT CROSS WINDS, THE FRONT WHEELS WILL STEER QUICKLY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND BACK. THE CHANGE IN DIRECTION IS SO DRASTIC THAT ONSTANT AND CAREFUL ATTENTION IS REQUIRED TO AVOID UNEXPECTED LANE CHANGES. I'VE OWNED TWO OTHER WRANGLERS (2000 AND 2007) AND THIS IS NOT A CONDITION BASED ON STEERING GEOMETRY OR 4WD SYSTEMS. THIS IS A LIFE-THREATENINGLY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND REQUIRES IMMEDIATE GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT AND INTERDICTION.
Corrective Action:
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OVER 70MPH, THE STEERING BECOMES VAGUE TO THE POINT OF A LOSS OF FINE CONTROL. WITHOUT STEERING INPUT AND WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT CROSS WINDS, THE FRONT WHEELS WILL STEER QUICKLY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND BACK. THE CHANGE IN DIRECTION IS SO DRASTIC THAT ONSTANT AND CAREFUL ATTENTION IS REQUIRED TO AVOID UNEXPECTED LANE CHANGES. I'VE OWNED TWO OTHER WRANGLERS (2000 AND 2007) AND THIS IS NOT A CONDITION BASED ON STEERING GEOMETRY OR 4WD SYSTEMS. THIS IS A LIFE-THREATENINGLY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND REQUIRES IMMEDIATE GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT AND INTERDICTION.
Additional Notes:
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OVER 70MPH, THE STEERING BECOMES VAGUE TO THE POINT OF A LOSS OF FINE CONTROL. WITHOUT STEERING INPUT AND WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT CROSS WINDS, THE FRONT WHEELS WILL STEER QUICKLY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND BACK. THE CHANGE IN DIRECTION IS SO DRASTIC THAT ONSTANT AND CAREFUL ATTENTION IS REQUIRED TO AVOID UNEXPECTED LANE CHANGES. I'VE OWNED TWO OTHER WRANGLERS (2000 AND 2007) AND THIS IS NOT A CONDITION BASED ON STEERING GEOMETRY OR 4WD SYSTEMS. THIS IS A LIFE-THREATENINGLY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND REQUIRES IMMEDIATE GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT AND INTERDICTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11140121
Recall Date: Oct 13, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION THE STEERING IS VERY LOOSE. YOU CAN MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT ABOUT 4 INCHES IN PLAY AND THE WHEELS NEVER TURN AT ALL. THIS MAKES DRIFTING, ESPECIALLY AT HIGH SPEEDS, A HUGE SAFETY RISK. YOU MUST OVERCORRECT THE WHEEL IN ORDER TO STAY IN YOUR LANE WHILE DRIVING. THE CASTER NUT AND GEAR BOX NUT SEEM TO COME FROM THE FACTORY EXTREMELY LOOSE CAUSING THIS POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING SAFETY HAZARD.
Corrective Action:
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION THE STEERING IS VERY LOOSE. YOU CAN MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT ABOUT 4 INCHES IN PLAY AND THE WHEELS NEVER TURN AT ALL. THIS MAKES DRIFTING, ESPECIALLY AT HIGH SPEEDS, A HUGE SAFETY RISK. YOU MUST OVERCORRECT THE WHEEL IN ORDER TO STAY IN YOUR LANE WHILE DRIVING. THE CASTER NUT AND GEAR BOX NUT SEEM TO COME FROM THE FACTORY EXTREMELY LOOSE CAUSING THIS POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING SAFETY HAZARD.
Additional Notes:
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION THE STEERING IS VERY LOOSE. YOU CAN MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT ABOUT 4 INCHES IN PLAY AND THE WHEELS NEVER TURN AT ALL. THIS MAKES DRIFTING, ESPECIALLY AT HIGH SPEEDS, A HUGE SAFETY RISK. YOU MUST OVERCORRECT THE WHEEL IN ORDER TO STAY IN YOUR LANE WHILE DRIVING. THE CASTER NUT AND GEAR BOX NUT SEEM TO COME FROM THE FACTORY EXTREMELY LOOSE CAUSING THIS POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING SAFETY HAZARD.
Mfg Campaign: 11140128
Recall Date: Oct 13, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
MY VIN IS LISTED UNDER UA5 RECALL ABOUT THE TRACK BAR WELDS. I FEEL VERY UNCOMFORTABLE ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY THE WELDS ARE WEAK OR NOT DONE PROPERLY AND POSSIBLY BREAK OFF. I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM JEEP/CHRYSLER/FCA AT ALL. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALERSHIP, THEY HAD NOT IDEA THIS WAS AN ISSUE. I'M NOT CONCERNED ABOUT THE STEERING WHEEL FEELING 'LOOSE' AS OTHERS SAY. THE PLAY DOESN'T BOTHER ME. BUT THE WELD ISSUE IS A CONCERN. I LOOKED AT THEM VISUALLY BUT I'M NO EXPERT. WHILE THEY DON'T LOOK CLEAN I DON'T KNOW IF THEY'RE STRUCTURALLY SOUND.
Corrective Action:
MY VIN IS LISTED UNDER UA5 RECALL ABOUT THE TRACK BAR WELDS. I FEEL VERY UNCOMFORTABLE ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY THE WELDS ARE WEAK OR NOT DONE PROPERLY AND POSSIBLY BREAK OFF. I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM JEEP/CHRYSLER/FCA AT ALL. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALERSHIP, THEY HAD NOT IDEA THIS WAS AN ISSUE. I'M NOT CONCERNED ABOUT THE STEERING WHEEL FEELING 'LOOSE' AS OTHERS SAY. THE PLAY DOESN'T BOTHER ME. BUT THE WELD ISSUE IS A CONCERN. I LOOKED AT THEM VISUALLY BUT I'M NO EXPERT. WHILE THEY DON'T LOOK CLEAN I DON'T KNOW IF THEY'RE STRUCTURALLY SOUND.
Additional Notes:
MY VIN IS LISTED UNDER UA5 RECALL ABOUT THE TRACK BAR WELDS. I FEEL VERY UNCOMFORTABLE ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY THE WELDS ARE WEAK OR NOT DONE PROPERLY AND POSSIBLY BREAK OFF. I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM JEEP/CHRYSLER/FCA AT ALL. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALERSHIP, THEY HAD NOT IDEA THIS WAS AN ISSUE. I'M NOT CONCERNED ABOUT THE STEERING WHEEL FEELING 'LOOSE' AS OTHERS SAY. THE PLAY DOESN'T BOTHER ME. BUT THE WELD ISSUE IS A CONCERN. I LOOKED AT THEM VISUALLY BUT I'M NO EXPERT. WHILE THEY DON'T LOOK CLEAN I DON'T KNOW IF THEY'RE STRUCTURALLY SOUND.
Mfg Campaign: 11139941
Recall Date: Oct 12, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V675000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WESTBURY JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE RAM (100 JERICHO TURNPIKE, JERICHO, NY 11753, (516) 336-4784) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH CASE NUMBER: 57197558. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V675000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WESTBURY JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE RAM (100 JERICHO TURNPIKE, JERICHO, NY 11753, (516) 336-4784) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH CASE NUMBER: 57197558. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V675000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WESTBURY JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE RAM (100 JERICHO TURNPIKE, JERICHO, NY 11753, (516) 336-4784) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH CASE NUMBER: 57197558. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Mfg Campaign: 11139983
Recall Date: Oct 12, 2018
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