JEEP WRANGLER 2018

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

18 Recalls

These 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)
NHTSA Campaign: 24V676000 SAFETY RECALL
46 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 12, 2024
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:
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 77B
Notice Date: Sep 26, 2024
Recall Date: Sep 12, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 24V652000 SAFETY RECALL
32.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 5, 2024
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:
An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 30B
Notice Date: Oct 3, 2024
Recall Date: Sep 5, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 23V116000 SAFETY RECALL
69.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 23, 2023
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:
Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 19A
Notice Date: Nov 16, 2023
Recall Date: Feb 23, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 21V028000 SAFETY RECALL
42.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 28, 2021
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:
Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: Y01
Notice Date: Mar 4, 2021
Recall Date: Jan 28, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 20V124000 SAFETY RECALL
33.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2020
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:
The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W12.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: W12
Notice Date: Apr 30, 2020
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 19V680000 SAFETY RECALL
11.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 26, 2019
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:
A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: VA6
Notice Date: Mar 26, 2020
Recall Date: Sep 26, 2019
Ehg Usa Lp Dba American Fastbacks
NHTSA Campaign: 19V320000 SAFETY RECALL
94 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 23, 2019
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:
If the roof top tent cover detaches from the vehicle while moving, it can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact American Fastbacks customer service at 1-844-533-7997 extension 301. Note: Vehicles in this recall are also included in recall 19V-190.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Notice Date: May 9, 2019
Recall Date: Apr 23, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V786000 SAFETY RECALL
52 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 8, 2018
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:
If the right rear passenger door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the right rear door latch reinforcement, free of charge. The recall begin December 6, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB6.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: UB6
Notice Date: Dec 6, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 8, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V675000 SAFETY RECALL
18.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 28, 2018
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:
An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the track bar bracket welds, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA5.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: UA5
Notice Date: Oct 24, 2018
Recall Date: Sep 28, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V524000 SAFETY RECALL
12.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
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:
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: U87
Notice Date: Oct 2, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V343000 SAFETY RECALL
539 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 25, 2018
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:
If the weld seam splits, the steering wheel may lose center positioning causing a loss of steering responsiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U48.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: U48
Notice Date: Jun 21, 2018
Recall Date: May 25, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V332000 SAFETY RECALL
4.8M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 17, 2018
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:
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: U49,U59-U65,U68,U73
Notice Date: Jun 4, 2018
Recall Date: May 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V280000 SAFETY RECALL
71 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 1, 2018
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:
If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: U43
Notice Date: Jun 28, 2018
Recall Date: May 1, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V231000 SAFETY RECALL
106 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2018
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:
If the floor pan strength is reduced and/or the rear seat mount becomes loose, the rear seat may detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, coat the interior and exterior of the driver's side rear underbody ladder rail with three-part rust protection. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U27.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: U27
Notice Date: Sep 11, 2018
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2018

Consumer Complaints

2.5K Complaints
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11119457 Other
Aug 12, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

EXCESSIVE WANDERING IF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTION IS NEEDED BUT THE STEERING WHEEL HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY SO IT CONSTANTLY OVER CORRECTS. EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WITH LITTLE MOVEMENT OF THE TIRES.

Corrective Action:

EXCESSIVE WANDERING IF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTION IS NEEDED BUT THE STEERING WHEEL HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY SO IT CONSTANTLY OVER CORRECTS. EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WITH LITTLE MOVEMENT OF THE TIRES.

Additional Notes:

EXCESSIVE WANDERING IF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTION IS NEEDED BUT THE STEERING WHEEL HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY SO IT CONSTANTLY OVER CORRECTS. EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WITH LITTLE MOVEMENT OF THE TIRES.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11119457
Notice Date: Aug 12, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11119454 Other
Aug 12, 2018
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

MANY WELDS ON THE FRAME TO INCLUDE THE TRACK BAR ARE EXTREMELY POROUS. IF/WHEN THE TRACK BAR WELD GIVES THE VEHICLE WILL RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING. MAKING IT A HIGH RISK FOR ACCIDENT AND INJURY. *DT *TR

Corrective Action:

MANY WELDS ON THE FRAME TO INCLUDE THE TRACK BAR ARE EXTREMELY POROUS. IF/WHEN THE TRACK BAR WELD GIVES THE VEHICLE WILL RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING. MAKING IT A HIGH RISK FOR ACCIDENT AND INJURY. *DT *TR

Additional Notes:

MANY WELDS ON THE FRAME TO INCLUDE THE TRACK BAR ARE EXTREMELY POROUS. IF/WHEN THE TRACK BAR WELD GIVES THE VEHICLE WILL RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING. MAKING IT A HIGH RISK FOR ACCIDENT AND INJURY. *DT *TR

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11119454
Notice Date: Aug 12, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11119506 Other
Aug 12, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

LOOSE STEERING, VEHICLE DRIFTS AND WANDERS WHILE DRIVING, CONSTANTLY NEEDING TO CORRECT STEERING TO GO STRAIGHT

Corrective Action:

LOOSE STEERING, VEHICLE DRIFTS AND WANDERS WHILE DRIVING, CONSTANTLY NEEDING TO CORRECT STEERING TO GO STRAIGHT

Additional Notes:

LOOSE STEERING, VEHICLE DRIFTS AND WANDERS WHILE DRIVING, CONSTANTLY NEEDING TO CORRECT STEERING TO GO STRAIGHT

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11119506
Notice Date: Aug 12, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11119506 Other
Aug 12, 2018
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

LOOSE STEERING, VEHICLE DRIFTS AND WANDERS WHILE DRIVING, CONSTANTLY NEEDING TO CORRECT STEERING TO GO STRAIGHT

Corrective Action:

LOOSE STEERING, VEHICLE DRIFTS AND WANDERS WHILE DRIVING, CONSTANTLY NEEDING TO CORRECT STEERING TO GO STRAIGHT

Additional Notes:

LOOSE STEERING, VEHICLE DRIFTS AND WANDERS WHILE DRIVING, CONSTANTLY NEEDING TO CORRECT STEERING TO GO STRAIGHT

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11119506
Notice Date: Aug 12, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11119514 Other
Aug 12, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY, THE STEERING HAS ABOUT AN INCH OF PLAY MOVING LEFT OR RIGHT WHERE NO CHANGE OCCURS TO THE TIRES. SO I COULD DRIVING AND MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT SLIGHTLY AND THE TIRE DOESNT MOVE LEFT. SO WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS GOING THROUGH CURVES I TEND TO DRIFT A BIT DUE TO THIS.

Corrective Action:

WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY, THE STEERING HAS ABOUT AN INCH OF PLAY MOVING LEFT OR RIGHT WHERE NO CHANGE OCCURS TO THE TIRES. SO I COULD DRIVING AND MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT SLIGHTLY AND THE TIRE DOESNT MOVE LEFT. SO WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS GOING THROUGH CURVES I TEND TO DRIFT A BIT DUE TO THIS.

Additional Notes:

WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY, THE STEERING HAS ABOUT AN INCH OF PLAY MOVING LEFT OR RIGHT WHERE NO CHANGE OCCURS TO THE TIRES. SO I COULD DRIVING AND MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT SLIGHTLY AND THE TIRE DOESNT MOVE LEFT. SO WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS GOING THROUGH CURVES I TEND TO DRIFT A BIT DUE TO THIS.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11119514
Notice Date: Aug 12, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11119289 Other
Aug 11, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

MY CAR IS NOT STABLE ON THE ROAD AND I FEEL THE STEERING WHEEL PLAY THE DEALER SAID IT'S NEED ALIGNMENT AND THEY DO IT BUT STILL THE SAME.

Corrective Action:

MY CAR IS NOT STABLE ON THE ROAD AND I FEEL THE STEERING WHEEL PLAY THE DEALER SAID IT'S NEED ALIGNMENT AND THEY DO IT BUT STILL THE SAME.

Additional Notes:

MY CAR IS NOT STABLE ON THE ROAD AND I FEEL THE STEERING WHEEL PLAY THE DEALER SAID IT'S NEED ALIGNMENT AND THEY DO IT BUT STILL THE SAME.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11119289
Notice Date: Aug 11, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 11, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11119322 Other
Aug 11, 2018
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

VEHICLE STALLED IN HIGHWAY, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC FOR NO REASON AND WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO RESTART. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE RADIO AND BACKUP CAMERA WENT OUT AND CAME BACK AN HOUR OR SO LATER. THE RADIO, WHICH CONTROLS ALL ELECTRONICS AND BACKUP CAMERA, WENT OUT AGAIN. DEALER REPLACED SOME SORT OF INTERFACE FOR THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM (RADIO) ON 07/30/18. THEN VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN IN HIGHWAY, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON 08/03/2018 AND WAS DIFFICULT TO RESTART. THEN, ON 08/09/2018, A BATTERY CHARGE WARNING CAME ON AND THEY REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR. WHAT IS EVEN MORE TROUBLING, IS THESE VERY PROBLEMS ARE ALL OVER THE INTERNET. ALL WORK HAS BEEN COVERED UNDER WARRANTEE BUT I HAVE WASTED THE BETTER PART OF TWO FULL DAYS DRIVING TO/FROM THE DEALER OR WAITING IN THE WAITING ROOM. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH FCA (JEEP). IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM JEEP ENGINEERS HAVE DESIGNED FOR THESE WRANGLER RUBICON JLS IS FLAWED TO SAY THE LEAST.

Corrective Action:

VEHICLE STALLED IN HIGHWAY, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC FOR NO REASON AND WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO RESTART. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE RADIO AND BACKUP CAMERA WENT OUT AND CAME BACK AN HOUR OR SO LATER. THE RADIO, WHICH CONTROLS ALL ELECTRONICS AND BACKUP CAMERA, WENT OUT AGAIN. DEALER REPLACED SOME SORT OF INTERFACE FOR THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM (RADIO) ON 07/30/18. THEN VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN IN HIGHWAY, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON 08/03/2018 AND WAS DIFFICULT TO RESTART. THEN, ON 08/09/2018, A BATTERY CHARGE WARNING CAME ON AND THEY REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR. WHAT IS EVEN MORE TROUBLING, IS THESE VERY PROBLEMS ARE ALL OVER THE INTERNET. ALL WORK HAS BEEN COVERED UNDER WARRANTEE BUT I HAVE WASTED THE BETTER PART OF TWO FULL DAYS DRIVING TO/FROM THE DEALER OR WAITING IN THE WAITING ROOM. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH FCA (JEEP). IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM JEEP ENGINEERS HAVE DESIGNED FOR THESE WRANGLER RUBICON JLS IS FLAWED TO SAY THE LEAST.

Additional Notes:

VEHICLE STALLED IN HIGHWAY, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC FOR NO REASON AND WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO RESTART. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE RADIO AND BACKUP CAMERA WENT OUT AND CAME BACK AN HOUR OR SO LATER. THE RADIO, WHICH CONTROLS ALL ELECTRONICS AND BACKUP CAMERA, WENT OUT AGAIN. DEALER REPLACED SOME SORT OF INTERFACE FOR THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM (RADIO) ON 07/30/18. THEN VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN IN HIGHWAY, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON 08/03/2018 AND WAS DIFFICULT TO RESTART. THEN, ON 08/09/2018, A BATTERY CHARGE WARNING CAME ON AND THEY REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR. WHAT IS EVEN MORE TROUBLING, IS THESE VERY PROBLEMS ARE ALL OVER THE INTERNET. ALL WORK HAS BEEN COVERED UNDER WARRANTEE BUT I HAVE WASTED THE BETTER PART OF TWO FULL DAYS DRIVING TO/FROM THE DEALER OR WAITING IN THE WAITING ROOM. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH FCA (JEEP). IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM JEEP ENGINEERS HAVE DESIGNED FOR THESE WRANGLER RUBICON JLS IS FLAWED TO SAY THE LEAST.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11119322
Notice Date: Aug 11, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 11, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11119322 Other
Aug 11, 2018
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

VEHICLE STALLED IN HIGHWAY, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC FOR NO REASON AND WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO RESTART. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE RADIO AND BACKUP CAMERA WENT OUT AND CAME BACK AN HOUR OR SO LATER. THE RADIO, WHICH CONTROLS ALL ELECTRONICS AND BACKUP CAMERA, WENT OUT AGAIN. DEALER REPLACED SOME SORT OF INTERFACE FOR THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM (RADIO) ON 07/30/18. THEN VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN IN HIGHWAY, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON 08/03/2018 AND WAS DIFFICULT TO RESTART. THEN, ON 08/09/2018, A BATTERY CHARGE WARNING CAME ON AND THEY REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR. WHAT IS EVEN MORE TROUBLING, IS THESE VERY PROBLEMS ARE ALL OVER THE INTERNET. ALL WORK HAS BEEN COVERED UNDER WARRANTEE BUT I HAVE WASTED THE BETTER PART OF TWO FULL DAYS DRIVING TO/FROM THE DEALER OR WAITING IN THE WAITING ROOM. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH FCA (JEEP). IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM JEEP ENGINEERS HAVE DESIGNED FOR THESE WRANGLER RUBICON JLS IS FLAWED TO SAY THE LEAST.

Corrective Action:

VEHICLE STALLED IN HIGHWAY, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC FOR NO REASON AND WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO RESTART. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE RADIO AND BACKUP CAMERA WENT OUT AND CAME BACK AN HOUR OR SO LATER. THE RADIO, WHICH CONTROLS ALL ELECTRONICS AND BACKUP CAMERA, WENT OUT AGAIN. DEALER REPLACED SOME SORT OF INTERFACE FOR THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM (RADIO) ON 07/30/18. THEN VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN IN HIGHWAY, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON 08/03/2018 AND WAS DIFFICULT TO RESTART. THEN, ON 08/09/2018, A BATTERY CHARGE WARNING CAME ON AND THEY REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR. WHAT IS EVEN MORE TROUBLING, IS THESE VERY PROBLEMS ARE ALL OVER THE INTERNET. ALL WORK HAS BEEN COVERED UNDER WARRANTEE BUT I HAVE WASTED THE BETTER PART OF TWO FULL DAYS DRIVING TO/FROM THE DEALER OR WAITING IN THE WAITING ROOM. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH FCA (JEEP). IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM JEEP ENGINEERS HAVE DESIGNED FOR THESE WRANGLER RUBICON JLS IS FLAWED TO SAY THE LEAST.

Additional Notes:

VEHICLE STALLED IN HIGHWAY, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC FOR NO REASON AND WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO RESTART. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE RADIO AND BACKUP CAMERA WENT OUT AND CAME BACK AN HOUR OR SO LATER. THE RADIO, WHICH CONTROLS ALL ELECTRONICS AND BACKUP CAMERA, WENT OUT AGAIN. DEALER REPLACED SOME SORT OF INTERFACE FOR THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM (RADIO) ON 07/30/18. THEN VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN IN HIGHWAY, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON 08/03/2018 AND WAS DIFFICULT TO RESTART. THEN, ON 08/09/2018, A BATTERY CHARGE WARNING CAME ON AND THEY REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR. WHAT IS EVEN MORE TROUBLING, IS THESE VERY PROBLEMS ARE ALL OVER THE INTERNET. ALL WORK HAS BEEN COVERED UNDER WARRANTEE BUT I HAVE WASTED THE BETTER PART OF TWO FULL DAYS DRIVING TO/FROM THE DEALER OR WAITING IN THE WAITING ROOM. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH FCA (JEEP). IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM JEEP ENGINEERS HAVE DESIGNED FOR THESE WRANGLER RUBICON JLS IS FLAWED TO SAY THE LEAST.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11119322
Notice Date: Aug 11, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 11, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11119347 Other
Aug 11, 2018
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

MY VACCUM BOOSTER FAILED. MY SON WAS DRIVING MY JEEP THAT ONLY HAS 2000 MILES ON IT. HE WAS DRIVING IN DRY WARM CONDITION. HE DROVE IN THE SUBURBS ON A MAIN STREET. HE HIT THE BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED WHICH CAUSED HIM TO REAR END SOMEONE. EDR REPORT HAS BEEN DONE. INSURANCE HAS INVESTIGATED AND WELL. UNFORTUNATELY CHRYSLER WONT OWN UP TO THE FACT THAT THE VACCUM BOOSTER WAS FAULTY.

Corrective Action:

MY VACCUM BOOSTER FAILED. MY SON WAS DRIVING MY JEEP THAT ONLY HAS 2000 MILES ON IT. HE WAS DRIVING IN DRY WARM CONDITION. HE DROVE IN THE SUBURBS ON A MAIN STREET. HE HIT THE BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED WHICH CAUSED HIM TO REAR END SOMEONE. EDR REPORT HAS BEEN DONE. INSURANCE HAS INVESTIGATED AND WELL. UNFORTUNATELY CHRYSLER WONT OWN UP TO THE FACT THAT THE VACCUM BOOSTER WAS FAULTY.

Additional Notes:

MY VACCUM BOOSTER FAILED. MY SON WAS DRIVING MY JEEP THAT ONLY HAS 2000 MILES ON IT. HE WAS DRIVING IN DRY WARM CONDITION. HE DROVE IN THE SUBURBS ON A MAIN STREET. HE HIT THE BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED WHICH CAUSED HIM TO REAR END SOMEONE. EDR REPORT HAS BEEN DONE. INSURANCE HAS INVESTIGATED AND WELL. UNFORTUNATELY CHRYSLER WONT OWN UP TO THE FACT THAT THE VACCUM BOOSTER WAS FAULTY.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11119347
Notice Date: Aug 11, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 11, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11119351 Other
Aug 11, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

THE STEERING ON A BRAND NEW JEEP WRANGLER JL RUBICON IS VERY LOOSE WITH A DEAD SPOT AT THE TOP. IT IS EXTREMELY CHALLENGING TO MAINTAIN A LANE WHEN DRIVING, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED. UNDER HARD BRAKING THE VEHICLE WILL PULL ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BECAUSE IT FEELS LIKE NOTHING IS KEEPING THE FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT, CORRECTING IT IS SCARY AS THE VEHICLE SWAYS SIGNIFICANTLY.

Corrective Action:

THE STEERING ON A BRAND NEW JEEP WRANGLER JL RUBICON IS VERY LOOSE WITH A DEAD SPOT AT THE TOP. IT IS EXTREMELY CHALLENGING TO MAINTAIN A LANE WHEN DRIVING, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED. UNDER HARD BRAKING THE VEHICLE WILL PULL ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BECAUSE IT FEELS LIKE NOTHING IS KEEPING THE FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT, CORRECTING IT IS SCARY AS THE VEHICLE SWAYS SIGNIFICANTLY.

Additional Notes:

THE STEERING ON A BRAND NEW JEEP WRANGLER JL RUBICON IS VERY LOOSE WITH A DEAD SPOT AT THE TOP. IT IS EXTREMELY CHALLENGING TO MAINTAIN A LANE WHEN DRIVING, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED. UNDER HARD BRAKING THE VEHICLE WILL PULL ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BECAUSE IT FEELS LIKE NOTHING IS KEEPING THE FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT, CORRECTING IT IS SCARY AS THE VEHICLE SWAYS SIGNIFICANTLY.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11119351
Notice Date: Aug 11, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 11, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11119352 Other
Aug 11, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

THE STEERING ON A BRAND NEW JEEP WRANGLER JLU SPORT IS VERY LOOSE WITH A DEAD SPOT AT THE TOP. IT IS EXTREMELY CHALLENGING TO MAINTAIN A LANE WHEN DRIVING, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED. UNDER HARD BRAKING THE VEHICLE WILL PULL ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BECAUSE IT FEELS LIKE NOTHING IS KEEPING THE FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT, CORRECTING IT IS SCARY AS THE VEHICLE SWAYS SIGNIFICANTLY.

Corrective Action:

THE STEERING ON A BRAND NEW JEEP WRANGLER JLU SPORT IS VERY LOOSE WITH A DEAD SPOT AT THE TOP. IT IS EXTREMELY CHALLENGING TO MAINTAIN A LANE WHEN DRIVING, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED. UNDER HARD BRAKING THE VEHICLE WILL PULL ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BECAUSE IT FEELS LIKE NOTHING IS KEEPING THE FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT, CORRECTING IT IS SCARY AS THE VEHICLE SWAYS SIGNIFICANTLY.

Additional Notes:

THE STEERING ON A BRAND NEW JEEP WRANGLER JLU SPORT IS VERY LOOSE WITH A DEAD SPOT AT THE TOP. IT IS EXTREMELY CHALLENGING TO MAINTAIN A LANE WHEN DRIVING, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED. UNDER HARD BRAKING THE VEHICLE WILL PULL ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BECAUSE IT FEELS LIKE NOTHING IS KEEPING THE FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT, CORRECTING IT IS SCARY AS THE VEHICLE SWAYS SIGNIFICANTLY.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11119352
Notice Date: Aug 11, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 11, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11118885 Other
Aug 10, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

THE STEERING ON A BRAND NEW JEEP WRANGLER JL RUBICON IS VERY LOOSE WITH A DEAD SPOT AT THE TOP. IT IS EXTREMELY CHALLENGING TO MAINTAIN A LANE WHEN DRIVING, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED. UNDER HARD BRAKING THE VEHICLE WILL PULL ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BECAUSE IT FEELS LIKE NOTHING IS KEEPING THE FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT, CORRECTING IT IS SCARY AS THE VEHICLE SWAYS SIGNIFICANTLY.

Corrective Action:

THE STEERING ON A BRAND NEW JEEP WRANGLER JL RUBICON IS VERY LOOSE WITH A DEAD SPOT AT THE TOP. IT IS EXTREMELY CHALLENGING TO MAINTAIN A LANE WHEN DRIVING, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED. UNDER HARD BRAKING THE VEHICLE WILL PULL ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BECAUSE IT FEELS LIKE NOTHING IS KEEPING THE FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT, CORRECTING IT IS SCARY AS THE VEHICLE SWAYS SIGNIFICANTLY.

Additional Notes:

THE STEERING ON A BRAND NEW JEEP WRANGLER JL RUBICON IS VERY LOOSE WITH A DEAD SPOT AT THE TOP. IT IS EXTREMELY CHALLENGING TO MAINTAIN A LANE WHEN DRIVING, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED. UNDER HARD BRAKING THE VEHICLE WILL PULL ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BECAUSE IT FEELS LIKE NOTHING IS KEEPING THE FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT, CORRECTING IT IS SCARY AS THE VEHICLE SWAYS SIGNIFICANTLY.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11118885
Notice Date: Aug 10, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 10, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11118663 Other
Aug 9, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

STEERING HAS A LARGE DEAD SPOT. VEHICLE WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD REQUIRING CONSTANT CORRECTION.IT IS REALLY BAD IN CROSS WINDS. THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE WITH THE STEERING BOX. MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH, I CAN SEE THAT THE INPUT SHAFT IS TURNING, BUT THE SECTOR SHAFT IS NOT. THE GEAR BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT IS RIGHT ON THE MARKS FROM THE FACTORY.

Corrective Action:

STEERING HAS A LARGE DEAD SPOT. VEHICLE WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD REQUIRING CONSTANT CORRECTION.IT IS REALLY BAD IN CROSS WINDS. THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE WITH THE STEERING BOX. MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH, I CAN SEE THAT THE INPUT SHAFT IS TURNING, BUT THE SECTOR SHAFT IS NOT. THE GEAR BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT IS RIGHT ON THE MARKS FROM THE FACTORY.

Additional Notes:

STEERING HAS A LARGE DEAD SPOT. VEHICLE WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD REQUIRING CONSTANT CORRECTION.IT IS REALLY BAD IN CROSS WINDS. THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE WITH THE STEERING BOX. MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH, I CAN SEE THAT THE INPUT SHAFT IS TURNING, BUT THE SECTOR SHAFT IS NOT. THE GEAR BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT IS RIGHT ON THE MARKS FROM THE FACTORY.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11118663
Notice Date: Aug 9, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11118679 Other
Aug 9, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

THE JEEP WILL NOT HOLD A LINE. IT WANDERS OR DRIFTS THUS CAUSING CONSTANT MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAINTAIN TRAVEL IN DESIRED DIRECTION. I.E. IF TRAVELING STRAIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL REQUIRES CONSTANT INPUT. THE SAME APPLIES IN A SMOOTH CURVE. SPEED OF VEHICLE SEEMS TO NOT BE A FACTOR. I TOOK DELIVERY ON 6/12/2018 AND NOTICED THE ISSUE SAME DAY. I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER AND DELIVERED IT TO THEM ON 8/01. A NEW STEERING BOX HAS BEEN ORDERED BUT I HAVE NOT RETAKEN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. THANKS, (XXXX) PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Corrective Action:

THE JEEP WILL NOT HOLD A LINE. IT WANDERS OR DRIFTS THUS CAUSING CONSTANT MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAINTAIN TRAVEL IN DESIRED DIRECTION. I.E. IF TRAVELING STRAIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL REQUIRES CONSTANT INPUT. THE SAME APPLIES IN A SMOOTH CURVE. SPEED OF VEHICLE SEEMS TO NOT BE A FACTOR. I TOOK DELIVERY ON 6/12/2018 AND NOTICED THE ISSUE SAME DAY. I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER AND DELIVERED IT TO THEM ON 8/01. A NEW STEERING BOX HAS BEEN ORDERED BUT I HAVE NOT RETAKEN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. THANKS, (XXXX) PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Additional Notes:

THE JEEP WILL NOT HOLD A LINE. IT WANDERS OR DRIFTS THUS CAUSING CONSTANT MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAINTAIN TRAVEL IN DESIRED DIRECTION. I.E. IF TRAVELING STRAIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL REQUIRES CONSTANT INPUT. THE SAME APPLIES IN A SMOOTH CURVE. SPEED OF VEHICLE SEEMS TO NOT BE A FACTOR. I TOOK DELIVERY ON 6/12/2018 AND NOTICED THE ISSUE SAME DAY. I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER AND DELIVERED IT TO THEM ON 8/01. A NEW STEERING BOX HAS BEEN ORDERED BUT I HAVE NOT RETAKEN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. THANKS, (XXXX) PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11118679
Notice Date: Aug 9, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11118692 Other
Aug 9, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

THE STEERING HAS ABOUT 2 INCHES OF PLAY SIDE TO SIDE AND ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH IT CAN CHANGE LANES ON ME AND TAKES CONSTANT CONTROL ALL OF THE TIME. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID YES IT HAS PLAY BUT THAT IS NORMAL. THAT CAN'T BE CORRECT AS OTHER VEHICLES HAVE NO PLAY AT ALL. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT SOMEDAY IF YOU DON'T TELL THEM TO FIX THIS.

Corrective Action:

THE STEERING HAS ABOUT 2 INCHES OF PLAY SIDE TO SIDE AND ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH IT CAN CHANGE LANES ON ME AND TAKES CONSTANT CONTROL ALL OF THE TIME. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID YES IT HAS PLAY BUT THAT IS NORMAL. THAT CAN'T BE CORRECT AS OTHER VEHICLES HAVE NO PLAY AT ALL. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT SOMEDAY IF YOU DON'T TELL THEM TO FIX THIS.

Additional Notes:

THE STEERING HAS ABOUT 2 INCHES OF PLAY SIDE TO SIDE AND ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH IT CAN CHANGE LANES ON ME AND TAKES CONSTANT CONTROL ALL OF THE TIME. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID YES IT HAS PLAY BUT THAT IS NORMAL. THAT CAN'T BE CORRECT AS OTHER VEHICLES HAVE NO PLAY AT ALL. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT SOMEDAY IF YOU DON'T TELL THEM TO FIX THIS.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11118692
Notice Date: Aug 9, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11118742 Other
Aug 9, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

THE STEERING HAS A VERY LARGE DEAD SPOT WHERE STEERING INPUT RESULTS WITH ZERO RESISTANCE OR STEERING CHANGE. I CAN MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AT LEAST 2 INCHES WITH ZERO REACTION FROM THE JEEP, BOTH AT SPEEDS AND NOT MOVING. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IT IS DOWNRIGHT SCARY AS IT DRIVES LIKE AN OLD 70'S JEEP/TRUCK. EVERY TINY CORRECTION REQUIRES SUBSTANTIAL SEESAWING OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO CORRECT. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN WELL DOCUMENTED ON JLWRANGLERFORUMS.COM WITH NO REAL FIX FROM JEEP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS...JUST IMAGINE TAKING A CURVE AT 60 MPH ON A TWO LANE ROAD WITH A LARGE TRUCK/SEMI GOING THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, THIS IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE JEEP IN THE LANE. SIDE WINDS AND PAVEMENT IRREGULARITIES ALSO WREAK HAVOC. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN PRESENT SINCE THE FIRST DAY DRIVING THE JEEP HOME FROM THE DEALER. IT NOW HAS OVER 2,000 MILES .

Corrective Action:

THE STEERING HAS A VERY LARGE DEAD SPOT WHERE STEERING INPUT RESULTS WITH ZERO RESISTANCE OR STEERING CHANGE. I CAN MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AT LEAST 2 INCHES WITH ZERO REACTION FROM THE JEEP, BOTH AT SPEEDS AND NOT MOVING. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IT IS DOWNRIGHT SCARY AS IT DRIVES LIKE AN OLD 70'S JEEP/TRUCK. EVERY TINY CORRECTION REQUIRES SUBSTANTIAL SEESAWING OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO CORRECT. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN WELL DOCUMENTED ON JLWRANGLERFORUMS.COM WITH NO REAL FIX FROM JEEP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS...JUST IMAGINE TAKING A CURVE AT 60 MPH ON A TWO LANE ROAD WITH A LARGE TRUCK/SEMI GOING THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, THIS IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE JEEP IN THE LANE. SIDE WINDS AND PAVEMENT IRREGULARITIES ALSO WREAK HAVOC. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN PRESENT SINCE THE FIRST DAY DRIVING THE JEEP HOME FROM THE DEALER. IT NOW HAS OVER 2,000 MILES .

Additional Notes:

THE STEERING HAS A VERY LARGE DEAD SPOT WHERE STEERING INPUT RESULTS WITH ZERO RESISTANCE OR STEERING CHANGE. I CAN MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AT LEAST 2 INCHES WITH ZERO REACTION FROM THE JEEP, BOTH AT SPEEDS AND NOT MOVING. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IT IS DOWNRIGHT SCARY AS IT DRIVES LIKE AN OLD 70'S JEEP/TRUCK. EVERY TINY CORRECTION REQUIRES SUBSTANTIAL SEESAWING OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO CORRECT. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN WELL DOCUMENTED ON JLWRANGLERFORUMS.COM WITH NO REAL FIX FROM JEEP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS...JUST IMAGINE TAKING A CURVE AT 60 MPH ON A TWO LANE ROAD WITH A LARGE TRUCK/SEMI GOING THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, THIS IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE JEEP IN THE LANE. SIDE WINDS AND PAVEMENT IRREGULARITIES ALSO WREAK HAVOC. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN PRESENT SINCE THE FIRST DAY DRIVING THE JEEP HOME FROM THE DEALER. IT NOW HAS OVER 2,000 MILES .

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11118742
Notice Date: Aug 9, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11118806 Other
Aug 9, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

STEERING IS VERY LOOSE WITH A LARGE DEAD SPOT. THE VEHICLE WANDERS ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. TO CORRECT WANDERING THE DEAD SPOT CAUSES YOU TO NEED TO CORRECT WITH A GREATER MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE AND STEERING SEEMS VERY LOOSE AND WHEN HITTING ROAD IMPERFECTIONS THE VEHICLE CAN SEEM TO FLOAT.

Corrective Action:

STEERING IS VERY LOOSE WITH A LARGE DEAD SPOT. THE VEHICLE WANDERS ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. TO CORRECT WANDERING THE DEAD SPOT CAUSES YOU TO NEED TO CORRECT WITH A GREATER MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE AND STEERING SEEMS VERY LOOSE AND WHEN HITTING ROAD IMPERFECTIONS THE VEHICLE CAN SEEM TO FLOAT.

Additional Notes:

STEERING IS VERY LOOSE WITH A LARGE DEAD SPOT. THE VEHICLE WANDERS ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. TO CORRECT WANDERING THE DEAD SPOT CAUSES YOU TO NEED TO CORRECT WITH A GREATER MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE AND STEERING SEEMS VERY LOOSE AND WHEN HITTING ROAD IMPERFECTIONS THE VEHICLE CAN SEEM TO FLOAT.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11118806
Notice Date: Aug 9, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11118559 Other
Aug 8, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

THE STEERING FEELS LOOSE. IT WANDERS ON THE ROAD EVEN AT LOW SPEEDS

Corrective Action:

THE STEERING FEELS LOOSE. IT WANDERS ON THE ROAD EVEN AT LOW SPEEDS

Additional Notes:

THE STEERING FEELS LOOSE. IT WANDERS ON THE ROAD EVEN AT LOW SPEEDS

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11118559
Notice Date: Aug 8, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 8, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11118598 Other
Aug 8, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

STEERING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CORRECT STEERING WHEN CHANGING LANES. WHEN DRIVING THIS CAN CAUSE YOU TO OVER CORRECT WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE YOU TO DRIFT INTO ANOTHER LANE AND POSSIBLY HIT ANOTHER CAR.

Corrective Action:

STEERING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CORRECT STEERING WHEN CHANGING LANES. WHEN DRIVING THIS CAN CAUSE YOU TO OVER CORRECT WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE YOU TO DRIFT INTO ANOTHER LANE AND POSSIBLY HIT ANOTHER CAR.

Additional Notes:

STEERING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CORRECT STEERING WHEN CHANGING LANES. WHEN DRIVING THIS CAN CAUSE YOU TO OVER CORRECT WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE YOU TO DRIFT INTO ANOTHER LANE AND POSSIBLY HIT ANOTHER CAR.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11118598
Notice Date: Aug 8, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 8, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11118214 Other
Aug 7, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

VEHICLE WILL NOT TRACK STRAIGHT. REQUIRES CONSTANT MINOR CORRECTION OR IT DRIFTS OUT OF LANE. IT'S LIKE A DEAD SPOT IN THE MIDDLE POSITION OF THE STEERING BOX. PER THE DEALER, THERE IS NO FIX AND THIS IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL NEW JL MODELS. THE 2018 WRANGLER JK MODELS DO NOT HAVE THE ISSUE. BOUGHT BRAND NEW A FEW WEEKS AGO. DEALER CONFIRMED BY DRIVING OTHER JL MODELS; SAME ISSUE.

Corrective Action:

VEHICLE WILL NOT TRACK STRAIGHT. REQUIRES CONSTANT MINOR CORRECTION OR IT DRIFTS OUT OF LANE. IT'S LIKE A DEAD SPOT IN THE MIDDLE POSITION OF THE STEERING BOX. PER THE DEALER, THERE IS NO FIX AND THIS IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL NEW JL MODELS. THE 2018 WRANGLER JK MODELS DO NOT HAVE THE ISSUE. BOUGHT BRAND NEW A FEW WEEKS AGO. DEALER CONFIRMED BY DRIVING OTHER JL MODELS; SAME ISSUE.

Additional Notes:

VEHICLE WILL NOT TRACK STRAIGHT. REQUIRES CONSTANT MINOR CORRECTION OR IT DRIFTS OUT OF LANE. IT'S LIKE A DEAD SPOT IN THE MIDDLE POSITION OF THE STEERING BOX. PER THE DEALER, THERE IS NO FIX AND THIS IS CONSISTENT FOR ALL NEW JL MODELS. THE 2018 WRANGLER JK MODELS DO NOT HAVE THE ISSUE. BOUGHT BRAND NEW A FEW WEEKS AGO. DEALER CONFIRMED BY DRIVING OTHER JL MODELS; SAME ISSUE.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11118214
Notice Date: Aug 7, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 7, 2018

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