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:
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 50 OR MORE THE STEERING HAS 3"S OF PLAY IN IT TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL WITHOUT MAKING THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY MOVE IN THAT DIRECTION. THIS MAKES IT HARD TO STAY IN MY LANE AND IT IS TIRING MAKING CORRECTIONS EVERY SECOND. MY JEEP DEALER LOOKED AT IT AND SAID EVERYTHING IS TIGHT AND GAVE IT BACK TO ME AS COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. REALLY?
Corrective Action:
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 50 OR MORE THE STEERING HAS 3"S OF PLAY IN IT TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL WITHOUT MAKING THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY MOVE IN THAT DIRECTION. THIS MAKES IT HARD TO STAY IN MY LANE AND IT IS TIRING MAKING CORRECTIONS EVERY SECOND. MY JEEP DEALER LOOKED AT IT AND SAID EVERYTHING IS TIGHT AND GAVE IT BACK TO ME AS COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. REALLY?
Additional Notes:
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 50 OR MORE THE STEERING HAS 3"S OF PLAY IN IT TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL WITHOUT MAKING THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY MOVE IN THAT DIRECTION. THIS MAKES IT HARD TO STAY IN MY LANE AND IT IS TIRING MAKING CORRECTIONS EVERY SECOND. MY JEEP DEALER LOOKED AT IT AND SAID EVERYTHING IS TIGHT AND GAVE IT BACK TO ME AS COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. REALLY?
Mfg Campaign: 11104934
Recall Date: Jul 1, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
STEERING WHEEL REQUIRES CONSTANT ADJUSTMENT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN A STRAIGHT LINE EVEN ON A FLAT ROAD
Corrective Action:
STEERING WHEEL REQUIRES CONSTANT ADJUSTMENT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN A STRAIGHT LINE EVEN ON A FLAT ROAD
Additional Notes:
STEERING WHEEL REQUIRES CONSTANT ADJUSTMENT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN A STRAIGHT LINE EVEN ON A FLAT ROAD
Mfg Campaign: 11104958
Recall Date: Jul 1, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
STEERING HAS A SUBSTANTIAL DEAD-ZONE IN THE MIDDLE WHERE TURNING THE WHEEL DOES NOTHING. ON TOP OF THAT, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ITS DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN A STRAIGHT LINE, YOU CONSTANTLY HAVE TO CORRECT TO KEEP IT DRIVING STRAIGHT. DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY SPEEDS SEEM DOWNRIGHT DANGEROUS.
Corrective Action:
STEERING HAS A SUBSTANTIAL DEAD-ZONE IN THE MIDDLE WHERE TURNING THE WHEEL DOES NOTHING. ON TOP OF THAT, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ITS DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN A STRAIGHT LINE, YOU CONSTANTLY HAVE TO CORRECT TO KEEP IT DRIVING STRAIGHT. DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY SPEEDS SEEM DOWNRIGHT DANGEROUS.
Additional Notes:
STEERING HAS A SUBSTANTIAL DEAD-ZONE IN THE MIDDLE WHERE TURNING THE WHEEL DOES NOTHING. ON TOP OF THAT, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ITS DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN A STRAIGHT LINE, YOU CONSTANTLY HAVE TO CORRECT TO KEEP IT DRIVING STRAIGHT. DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY SPEEDS SEEM DOWNRIGHT DANGEROUS.
Mfg Campaign: 11104989
Recall Date: Jul 1, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THERE IS TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL (NEED TO MOVE STEERING WHEEL TOO FAR BEFORE VEHICLE REACTS). ALSO, THE VEHICLE TENDS TO "WANDER" AND DOES NOT TRACK IN A STRAIGHT LINE (ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS). I HAVE TO MAKE CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTIONS TO STAY IN MY LANE. THE PROBLEM IS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN TRAVELING ALONG CURVES AS THE VEHICLE STARTS TO SWAY ERRATICALLY BACK AND FORTH WITH THESE ADJUSTMENTS. DRIVING THE VEHICLE TAKES TOO MUCH WORK AND SEEMS UNSAFE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR THIS ISSUE. THE FIRST TIME, I WAS TOLD THAT NOTHING WAS FOUND AND THAT OTHER SIMILAR MODELS DROVE THE SAME. THE SECOND TIME, SOME ADJUSTMENTS WERE MADE, BUT IT WAS STILL FOUND TO BE "IN SPEC." THIS IS MY 5TH JEEP WRANGLER - NONE OF THE OTHERS FELT THIS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I SUSPECT THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE 2018 JL REDESIGN.
Corrective Action:
THERE IS TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL (NEED TO MOVE STEERING WHEEL TOO FAR BEFORE VEHICLE REACTS). ALSO, THE VEHICLE TENDS TO "WANDER" AND DOES NOT TRACK IN A STRAIGHT LINE (ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS). I HAVE TO MAKE CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTIONS TO STAY IN MY LANE. THE PROBLEM IS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN TRAVELING ALONG CURVES AS THE VEHICLE STARTS TO SWAY ERRATICALLY BACK AND FORTH WITH THESE ADJUSTMENTS. DRIVING THE VEHICLE TAKES TOO MUCH WORK AND SEEMS UNSAFE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR THIS ISSUE. THE FIRST TIME, I WAS TOLD THAT NOTHING WAS FOUND AND THAT OTHER SIMILAR MODELS DROVE THE SAME. THE SECOND TIME, SOME ADJUSTMENTS WERE MADE, BUT IT WAS STILL FOUND TO BE "IN SPEC." THIS IS MY 5TH JEEP WRANGLER - NONE OF THE OTHERS FELT THIS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I SUSPECT THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE 2018 JL REDESIGN.
Additional Notes:
THERE IS TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL (NEED TO MOVE STEERING WHEEL TOO FAR BEFORE VEHICLE REACTS). ALSO, THE VEHICLE TENDS TO "WANDER" AND DOES NOT TRACK IN A STRAIGHT LINE (ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS). I HAVE TO MAKE CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTIONS TO STAY IN MY LANE. THE PROBLEM IS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN TRAVELING ALONG CURVES AS THE VEHICLE STARTS TO SWAY ERRATICALLY BACK AND FORTH WITH THESE ADJUSTMENTS. DRIVING THE VEHICLE TAKES TOO MUCH WORK AND SEEMS UNSAFE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR THIS ISSUE. THE FIRST TIME, I WAS TOLD THAT NOTHING WAS FOUND AND THAT OTHER SIMILAR MODELS DROVE THE SAME. THE SECOND TIME, SOME ADJUSTMENTS WERE MADE, BUT IT WAS STILL FOUND TO BE "IN SPEC." THIS IS MY 5TH JEEP WRANGLER - NONE OF THE OTHERS FELT THIS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I SUSPECT THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE 2018 JL REDESIGN.
Mfg Campaign: 11104830
Recall Date: Jun 30, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
CAR LEAKING FUEL THE CAR TURNED OF WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT (~15MPH). I PUT IT PARK AND STARTED IT AGAIN, NO PROBLEM. AS I APPROACHED THE NEXT STOP LIGHT, IT TURNED OFF AGAIN. THIS TIME IT TOOK CRANKED FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS BEFORE STARTING. I HEADED TOWARDS THE NEAREST PARKING LOT AND THE CAR STARTED HESITATING. WHEN I PULLED IN I FOUND THAT IT WAS LEAKING GAS FROM WHAT APPEARED TO BE ABOVE THE GAS TANK. IT PUDDLED UP BEHIND THE PASSENGER REAR OF THE VEHICLE. GOT IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FROM THERE. - NO GAS LEAKED WHERE IT WAS PREVIOUSLY PARKED FOR OVER 6 HOURS. - PROBLEMS STARTED ONLY A COUPLE MINUTES AFTER STARTING IT - CAR HAD A FULL TANK OF GAS, FILLED IT THAT MORNING. - AS THE TOW DRIVER GOT IT LIFTED, A LOT MORE GAS STARTED LEAKING OUT. (WHILE ONLY THE FRONT END WAS ON THE FLAT BED). - ABOUT A HALF A GALLON OF GAS LEAKED OUT (THAT I KNOW OF) *BF UPDATE 11/2/18*JB
Corrective Action:
CAR LEAKING FUEL THE CAR TURNED OF WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT (~15MPH). I PUT IT PARK AND STARTED IT AGAIN, NO PROBLEM. AS I APPROACHED THE NEXT STOP LIGHT, IT TURNED OFF AGAIN. THIS TIME IT TOOK CRANKED FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS BEFORE STARTING. I HEADED TOWARDS THE NEAREST PARKING LOT AND THE CAR STARTED HESITATING. WHEN I PULLED IN I FOUND THAT IT WAS LEAKING GAS FROM WHAT APPEARED TO BE ABOVE THE GAS TANK. IT PUDDLED UP BEHIND THE PASSENGER REAR OF THE VEHICLE. GOT IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FROM THERE. - NO GAS LEAKED WHERE IT WAS PREVIOUSLY PARKED FOR OVER 6 HOURS. - PROBLEMS STARTED ONLY A COUPLE MINUTES AFTER STARTING IT - CAR HAD A FULL TANK OF GAS, FILLED IT THAT MORNING. - AS THE TOW DRIVER GOT IT LIFTED, A LOT MORE GAS STARTED LEAKING OUT. (WHILE ONLY THE FRONT END WAS ON THE FLAT BED). - ABOUT A HALF A GALLON OF GAS LEAKED OUT (THAT I KNOW OF) *BF UPDATE 11/2/18*JB
Additional Notes:
CAR LEAKING FUEL THE CAR TURNED OF WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT (~15MPH). I PUT IT PARK AND STARTED IT AGAIN, NO PROBLEM. AS I APPROACHED THE NEXT STOP LIGHT, IT TURNED OFF AGAIN. THIS TIME IT TOOK CRANKED FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS BEFORE STARTING. I HEADED TOWARDS THE NEAREST PARKING LOT AND THE CAR STARTED HESITATING. WHEN I PULLED IN I FOUND THAT IT WAS LEAKING GAS FROM WHAT APPEARED TO BE ABOVE THE GAS TANK. IT PUDDLED UP BEHIND THE PASSENGER REAR OF THE VEHICLE. GOT IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FROM THERE. - NO GAS LEAKED WHERE IT WAS PREVIOUSLY PARKED FOR OVER 6 HOURS. - PROBLEMS STARTED ONLY A COUPLE MINUTES AFTER STARTING IT - CAR HAD A FULL TANK OF GAS, FILLED IT THAT MORNING. - AS THE TOW DRIVER GOT IT LIFTED, A LOT MORE GAS STARTED LEAKING OUT. (WHILE ONLY THE FRONT END WAS ON THE FLAT BED). - ABOUT A HALF A GALLON OF GAS LEAKED OUT (THAT I KNOW OF) *BF UPDATE 11/2/18*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11104841
Recall Date: Jun 30, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
I HAD JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND WAS DRIVING IT HOME ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN I NOTICED THE VEHICLE WANDERING ALL OVER THE ROAD. THERE WAS AT LEAST ONE INCH OF FREE PLAY/DEAD SPACE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STEERING TRAVEL WHERE STEERING INPUT DID NOT RESULT IN CORRESPONDING TURNING EFFECT. THIS CAUSED CONTINUAL CORRECTION AND OVER-CORRECTION. IT WAS A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE TO SAY THE LEAST. IT WAS ESPECIALLY BAD IN WINDY CONDITIONS OR WHEN PASSING LARGE TRUCKS.
Corrective Action:
I HAD JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND WAS DRIVING IT HOME ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN I NOTICED THE VEHICLE WANDERING ALL OVER THE ROAD. THERE WAS AT LEAST ONE INCH OF FREE PLAY/DEAD SPACE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STEERING TRAVEL WHERE STEERING INPUT DID NOT RESULT IN CORRESPONDING TURNING EFFECT. THIS CAUSED CONTINUAL CORRECTION AND OVER-CORRECTION. IT WAS A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE TO SAY THE LEAST. IT WAS ESPECIALLY BAD IN WINDY CONDITIONS OR WHEN PASSING LARGE TRUCKS.
Additional Notes:
I HAD JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND WAS DRIVING IT HOME ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN I NOTICED THE VEHICLE WANDERING ALL OVER THE ROAD. THERE WAS AT LEAST ONE INCH OF FREE PLAY/DEAD SPACE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STEERING TRAVEL WHERE STEERING INPUT DID NOT RESULT IN CORRESPONDING TURNING EFFECT. THIS CAUSED CONTINUAL CORRECTION AND OVER-CORRECTION. IT WAS A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE TO SAY THE LEAST. IT WAS ESPECIALLY BAD IN WINDY CONDITIONS OR WHEN PASSING LARGE TRUCKS.
Mfg Campaign: 11104788
Recall Date: Jun 29, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE POSTED IN ANOTHER THREAD ABOUT THE STEERING ISSUE, BUT I WANTED TO UPDATE YOU ALL AS WELL. I PICKED UP MY NEW JLU RUBICON OVER A MONTH AGO AND AFTER LIMITED DRIVING (200 MILES), IT SITS IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE DEALER TIGHTENED UP THE STEERING BOX, BUT THAT WAS NOT THE FIX. IT IS SIMPLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY. WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENS IS WHEN YOU TRY TO MAKE A SMALL STEERING INPUT, NOTHING HAPPENS. SO YOU ADD A LITTLE MORE INPUT AND IT OVER CORRECTS LEADING YOU TO TRY TO CORRECT IN THE OTHER DIRECTION WHICH MAKES IT OVERCORRECT IN THE OTHER DIRECTION. NOW YOU HAVE TO FIGHT IT TO KEEP IT IN ITS LANE, ITS LIKE DRIVING ON A SNOW COVERED ROAD. SO YESTERDAY I ASKED THE SERVICE MANAGER TO CALL HIS JEEP REP AND THIS IS HIS REPLY: "YES IT IS STEERING GEAR, STEERING CHUCK. THERE IS NO SENSE REPLACING WITH THE SAME ONE THEY HAVE THAT THEY ARE USING ON THE ASSEMBLY LINE. THEY NEED TO HAVE A UPDATED ONE FIRST, OR WE ARE NOT ACCOMPLISHING ANYTHING AT ALL. I AM ON IT WITH THE T/A FOR CHRYSLER.......WAITING ON HIS RESPONSE. CHRYSLER IS VERY AWARE OF THE CONCERN NOW." SO JEEP IS AWARE AND SWAPPING OUT THE STEERING BOX SEEMS LIKE IT'S NOT THE FIX. I'M NOT REAL HAPPY THAT THEY ARE NOT PUBLICIZING THIS TO NEW JLU OWNER. I DON'T KNOW WHAT A STEERING CHUCK IS, BUT EVIDENTLY IT NEEDS TO BE UPDATED. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WHICH STARTED RIGHT WHEN I TOOK DELIVERY AND CONTINUES TO TODAY. I HAVE SINCE DROPPED THE JEEP OF AT THE DEALER AND WILL NOT PICK IT BACK UP UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS SOLVED.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE POSTED IN ANOTHER THREAD ABOUT THE STEERING ISSUE, BUT I WANTED TO UPDATE YOU ALL AS WELL. I PICKED UP MY NEW JLU RUBICON OVER A MONTH AGO AND AFTER LIMITED DRIVING (200 MILES), IT SITS IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE DEALER TIGHTENED UP THE STEERING BOX, BUT THAT WAS NOT THE FIX. IT IS SIMPLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY. WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENS IS WHEN YOU TRY TO MAKE A SMALL STEERING INPUT, NOTHING HAPPENS. SO YOU ADD A LITTLE MORE INPUT AND IT OVER CORRECTS LEADING YOU TO TRY TO CORRECT IN THE OTHER DIRECTION WHICH MAKES IT OVERCORRECT IN THE OTHER DIRECTION. NOW YOU HAVE TO FIGHT IT TO KEEP IT IN ITS LANE, ITS LIKE DRIVING ON A SNOW COVERED ROAD. SO YESTERDAY I ASKED THE SERVICE MANAGER TO CALL HIS JEEP REP AND THIS IS HIS REPLY: "YES IT IS STEERING GEAR, STEERING CHUCK. THERE IS NO SENSE REPLACING WITH THE SAME ONE THEY HAVE THAT THEY ARE USING ON THE ASSEMBLY LINE. THEY NEED TO HAVE A UPDATED ONE FIRST, OR WE ARE NOT ACCOMPLISHING ANYTHING AT ALL. I AM ON IT WITH THE T/A FOR CHRYSLER.......WAITING ON HIS RESPONSE. CHRYSLER IS VERY AWARE OF THE CONCERN NOW." SO JEEP IS AWARE AND SWAPPING OUT THE STEERING BOX SEEMS LIKE IT'S NOT THE FIX. I'M NOT REAL HAPPY THAT THEY ARE NOT PUBLICIZING THIS TO NEW JLU OWNER. I DON'T KNOW WHAT A STEERING CHUCK IS, BUT EVIDENTLY IT NEEDS TO BE UPDATED. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WHICH STARTED RIGHT WHEN I TOOK DELIVERY AND CONTINUES TO TODAY. I HAVE SINCE DROPPED THE JEEP OF AT THE DEALER AND WILL NOT PICK IT BACK UP UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS SOLVED.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE POSTED IN ANOTHER THREAD ABOUT THE STEERING ISSUE, BUT I WANTED TO UPDATE YOU ALL AS WELL. I PICKED UP MY NEW JLU RUBICON OVER A MONTH AGO AND AFTER LIMITED DRIVING (200 MILES), IT SITS IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE DEALER TIGHTENED UP THE STEERING BOX, BUT THAT WAS NOT THE FIX. IT IS SIMPLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY. WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENS IS WHEN YOU TRY TO MAKE A SMALL STEERING INPUT, NOTHING HAPPENS. SO YOU ADD A LITTLE MORE INPUT AND IT OVER CORRECTS LEADING YOU TO TRY TO CORRECT IN THE OTHER DIRECTION WHICH MAKES IT OVERCORRECT IN THE OTHER DIRECTION. NOW YOU HAVE TO FIGHT IT TO KEEP IT IN ITS LANE, ITS LIKE DRIVING ON A SNOW COVERED ROAD. SO YESTERDAY I ASKED THE SERVICE MANAGER TO CALL HIS JEEP REP AND THIS IS HIS REPLY: "YES IT IS STEERING GEAR, STEERING CHUCK. THERE IS NO SENSE REPLACING WITH THE SAME ONE THEY HAVE THAT THEY ARE USING ON THE ASSEMBLY LINE. THEY NEED TO HAVE A UPDATED ONE FIRST, OR WE ARE NOT ACCOMPLISHING ANYTHING AT ALL. I AM ON IT WITH THE T/A FOR CHRYSLER.......WAITING ON HIS RESPONSE. CHRYSLER IS VERY AWARE OF THE CONCERN NOW." SO JEEP IS AWARE AND SWAPPING OUT THE STEERING BOX SEEMS LIKE IT'S NOT THE FIX. I'M NOT REAL HAPPY THAT THEY ARE NOT PUBLICIZING THIS TO NEW JLU OWNER. I DON'T KNOW WHAT A STEERING CHUCK IS, BUT EVIDENTLY IT NEEDS TO BE UPDATED. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WHICH STARTED RIGHT WHEN I TOOK DELIVERY AND CONTINUES TO TODAY. I HAVE SINCE DROPPED THE JEEP OF AT THE DEALER AND WILL NOT PICK IT BACK UP UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS SOLVED.
Mfg Campaign: 11104460
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
JEEP STEERING IS VERY VAGUE, CONSTANTLY DRIFTING LEFT THEN RIGHT. NEED TO KEEP CORRECTING THE SEERING WHEEL.
Corrective Action:
JEEP STEERING IS VERY VAGUE, CONSTANTLY DRIFTING LEFT THEN RIGHT. NEED TO KEEP CORRECTING THE SEERING WHEEL.
Additional Notes:
JEEP STEERING IS VERY VAGUE, CONSTANTLY DRIFTING LEFT THEN RIGHT. NEED TO KEEP CORRECTING THE SEERING WHEEL.
Mfg Campaign: 11104236
Recall Date: Jun 27, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
NEW JL SAHARA HAS SERIOUS PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL MAKING IT A CONSTANT BATTLE TO GET THE CAR TO TRACK STRAIGHT. YOU HAVE TO CONSTANTLY MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN YOUR LANE. I WAS PULLED OVER FOR 'ERRATIC DRIVING' ON A 45MPH CITY ROAD ON THE FIRST DAY OF OWNERSHIP. I HAVE NOT BEEN PULLED OVER IN 10 YEARS PRIOR TO THIS. THERE IS A FULL 1" OF LOOSE PLAY IN THE WHEEL WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE TRACK WILL NOT ADJUST IN THAT 1" RANGE SO YOU GET A 'SHAKEY' EFFECT TRYING TO STEER ACCURATELY. THIS IS MY 3RD WRANGLER MODEL AND SOMETHING IS OBVIOUSLY WRONG. IT IS NOT A "JEEP THING" AS MY TJ AND JK MODELS DID NOT HAVE THIS TYPE OF PLAY IN THE STEERING. FCA IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND NEED TO STOP SALES AND ISSUE AN IMMEDIATE RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE DIES.
Corrective Action:
NEW JL SAHARA HAS SERIOUS PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL MAKING IT A CONSTANT BATTLE TO GET THE CAR TO TRACK STRAIGHT. YOU HAVE TO CONSTANTLY MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN YOUR LANE. I WAS PULLED OVER FOR 'ERRATIC DRIVING' ON A 45MPH CITY ROAD ON THE FIRST DAY OF OWNERSHIP. I HAVE NOT BEEN PULLED OVER IN 10 YEARS PRIOR TO THIS. THERE IS A FULL 1" OF LOOSE PLAY IN THE WHEEL WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE TRACK WILL NOT ADJUST IN THAT 1" RANGE SO YOU GET A 'SHAKEY' EFFECT TRYING TO STEER ACCURATELY. THIS IS MY 3RD WRANGLER MODEL AND SOMETHING IS OBVIOUSLY WRONG. IT IS NOT A "JEEP THING" AS MY TJ AND JK MODELS DID NOT HAVE THIS TYPE OF PLAY IN THE STEERING. FCA IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND NEED TO STOP SALES AND ISSUE AN IMMEDIATE RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE DIES.
Additional Notes:
NEW JL SAHARA HAS SERIOUS PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL MAKING IT A CONSTANT BATTLE TO GET THE CAR TO TRACK STRAIGHT. YOU HAVE TO CONSTANTLY MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN YOUR LANE. I WAS PULLED OVER FOR 'ERRATIC DRIVING' ON A 45MPH CITY ROAD ON THE FIRST DAY OF OWNERSHIP. I HAVE NOT BEEN PULLED OVER IN 10 YEARS PRIOR TO THIS. THERE IS A FULL 1" OF LOOSE PLAY IN THE WHEEL WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE TRACK WILL NOT ADJUST IN THAT 1" RANGE SO YOU GET A 'SHAKEY' EFFECT TRYING TO STEER ACCURATELY. THIS IS MY 3RD WRANGLER MODEL AND SOMETHING IS OBVIOUSLY WRONG. IT IS NOT A "JEEP THING" AS MY TJ AND JK MODELS DID NOT HAVE THIS TYPE OF PLAY IN THE STEERING. FCA IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND NEED TO STOP SALES AND ISSUE AN IMMEDIATE RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE DIES.
Mfg Campaign: 11104306
Recall Date: Jun 27, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE HAS AN UNUSUALLY LARGE "DEAD" SPOT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS ON CENTER. VEHICLE REQUIRES CONSTANT SMALL CORRECTIONS TO REMAIN IN THE CENTER OF A LANE WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND ROAD IRREGULARITIES OR WIND GUSTS CAN CAUSE ABRUPT (BUT SMALL) CHANGES IN DIRECTION REQUIRING A QUICK RESPONSE FROM THE DRIVER TO MAINTAIN THE DESIRED DIRECTION. OFF-CENTER THE STEERING CONTROL APPEARS FINE, PARTICULARLY AT LOWER SPEEDS.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE HAS AN UNUSUALLY LARGE "DEAD" SPOT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS ON CENTER. VEHICLE REQUIRES CONSTANT SMALL CORRECTIONS TO REMAIN IN THE CENTER OF A LANE WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND ROAD IRREGULARITIES OR WIND GUSTS CAN CAUSE ABRUPT (BUT SMALL) CHANGES IN DIRECTION REQUIRING A QUICK RESPONSE FROM THE DRIVER TO MAINTAIN THE DESIRED DIRECTION. OFF-CENTER THE STEERING CONTROL APPEARS FINE, PARTICULARLY AT LOWER SPEEDS.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE HAS AN UNUSUALLY LARGE "DEAD" SPOT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS ON CENTER. VEHICLE REQUIRES CONSTANT SMALL CORRECTIONS TO REMAIN IN THE CENTER OF A LANE WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND ROAD IRREGULARITIES OR WIND GUSTS CAN CAUSE ABRUPT (BUT SMALL) CHANGES IN DIRECTION REQUIRING A QUICK RESPONSE FROM THE DRIVER TO MAINTAIN THE DESIRED DIRECTION. OFF-CENTER THE STEERING CONTROL APPEARS FINE, PARTICULARLY AT LOWER SPEEDS.
Mfg Campaign: 11104307
Recall Date: Jun 27, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
I TOOK DELIVERY OF THIS NEW VEHICLE IN EARLY JUNE 2018. SINCE FIRST DRIVING IT, I AM EXPERIENCING WAY TOO MUCH "STEERING PLAY" AT THE CENTER POSITION OF THE STEERING WHEEL AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40-50 MPH, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING ON PERFECTLY STRAIGHT AND SMOOTH HIGHWAYS. AT TIMES IT IS QUITE DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE ON A RELIABLE STRAIGHT PATH; TOO MUCH FREQUENT STEERING INPUT IS REQUIRED TO STAY COMFORTABLY CENTERED IN MY LANE. I'VE HAD SEVERAL "WHITE KNUCKLE" DRIVING EVENTS IN PERFECT DRIVING CONDITIONS (SUNNY, DRY, GOOD ROAD, NO EXCESSIVE SPEED) -- ALL DUE TO THE VAGUE STEERING AND CONSTANT NEED TO CORRECT AND RE-CORRECT A STRAIGHT-LINE STEERING PATH WHEN DRIVING ABOVE APPROXIMATELY 40-50 MPH. I HAVE HAD A JEEP DEALER INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT, BUT OTHERWISE PRONOUNCED IT OK. THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT DID NOTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD THIS "WANDERING STEERING" PROBLEM ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. I AM INDICATING TODAY'S DATE IN THE "WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN" SECTION OF YOUR FORM.
Corrective Action:
I TOOK DELIVERY OF THIS NEW VEHICLE IN EARLY JUNE 2018. SINCE FIRST DRIVING IT, I AM EXPERIENCING WAY TOO MUCH "STEERING PLAY" AT THE CENTER POSITION OF THE STEERING WHEEL AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40-50 MPH, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING ON PERFECTLY STRAIGHT AND SMOOTH HIGHWAYS. AT TIMES IT IS QUITE DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE ON A RELIABLE STRAIGHT PATH; TOO MUCH FREQUENT STEERING INPUT IS REQUIRED TO STAY COMFORTABLY CENTERED IN MY LANE. I'VE HAD SEVERAL "WHITE KNUCKLE" DRIVING EVENTS IN PERFECT DRIVING CONDITIONS (SUNNY, DRY, GOOD ROAD, NO EXCESSIVE SPEED) -- ALL DUE TO THE VAGUE STEERING AND CONSTANT NEED TO CORRECT AND RE-CORRECT A STRAIGHT-LINE STEERING PATH WHEN DRIVING ABOVE APPROXIMATELY 40-50 MPH. I HAVE HAD A JEEP DEALER INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT, BUT OTHERWISE PRONOUNCED IT OK. THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT DID NOTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD THIS "WANDERING STEERING" PROBLEM ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. I AM INDICATING TODAY'S DATE IN THE "WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN" SECTION OF YOUR FORM.
Additional Notes:
I TOOK DELIVERY OF THIS NEW VEHICLE IN EARLY JUNE 2018. SINCE FIRST DRIVING IT, I AM EXPERIENCING WAY TOO MUCH "STEERING PLAY" AT THE CENTER POSITION OF THE STEERING WHEEL AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40-50 MPH, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING ON PERFECTLY STRAIGHT AND SMOOTH HIGHWAYS. AT TIMES IT IS QUITE DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE ON A RELIABLE STRAIGHT PATH; TOO MUCH FREQUENT STEERING INPUT IS REQUIRED TO STAY COMFORTABLY CENTERED IN MY LANE. I'VE HAD SEVERAL "WHITE KNUCKLE" DRIVING EVENTS IN PERFECT DRIVING CONDITIONS (SUNNY, DRY, GOOD ROAD, NO EXCESSIVE SPEED) -- ALL DUE TO THE VAGUE STEERING AND CONSTANT NEED TO CORRECT AND RE-CORRECT A STRAIGHT-LINE STEERING PATH WHEN DRIVING ABOVE APPROXIMATELY 40-50 MPH. I HAVE HAD A JEEP DEALER INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT, BUT OTHERWISE PRONOUNCED IT OK. THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT DID NOTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD THIS "WANDERING STEERING" PROBLEM ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. I AM INDICATING TODAY'S DATE IN THE "WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN" SECTION OF YOUR FORM.
Mfg Campaign: 11104081
Recall Date: Jun 26, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
AT RANDOM TIMES WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE IT FEELS AS IF MY JEEP IS FLOATING OVER THE ROAD AND IN AND OUT OF MY LANE. I NOTICE IT MORE AS HIGHER SPEEDS. WHEN I TRY TO COMPENSATE IT FEELS LIKE THE STEERING IS ALL OVER THE PLACE AND YOU HAVE TO OVER CORRECT TO GET IT TO RESPOND. IT CAN BE VERY SCARY. TOOK IT TO DEALER AND HAD IT CHECKED OUT. THEY HAD OVER INFLATED THE TIRES. THEY CORRECTED TIRE PRESSURE BUT IT STILL HAPPENS AT RANDOM TIMES. THEY SAID IT CHECKS OUT FINE. I FEEL LIKE IT AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. OTHER JEEP OWNERS HAVE DRIVEN MY VEHICLE AND THEY AGREE THAT IT IS NOT NORMAL. I KNOW IT HAS ELECTRONIC STEERING. IT FEELS LIKE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AT TIMES.
Corrective Action:
AT RANDOM TIMES WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE IT FEELS AS IF MY JEEP IS FLOATING OVER THE ROAD AND IN AND OUT OF MY LANE. I NOTICE IT MORE AS HIGHER SPEEDS. WHEN I TRY TO COMPENSATE IT FEELS LIKE THE STEERING IS ALL OVER THE PLACE AND YOU HAVE TO OVER CORRECT TO GET IT TO RESPOND. IT CAN BE VERY SCARY. TOOK IT TO DEALER AND HAD IT CHECKED OUT. THEY HAD OVER INFLATED THE TIRES. THEY CORRECTED TIRE PRESSURE BUT IT STILL HAPPENS AT RANDOM TIMES. THEY SAID IT CHECKS OUT FINE. I FEEL LIKE IT AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. OTHER JEEP OWNERS HAVE DRIVEN MY VEHICLE AND THEY AGREE THAT IT IS NOT NORMAL. I KNOW IT HAS ELECTRONIC STEERING. IT FEELS LIKE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AT TIMES.
Additional Notes:
AT RANDOM TIMES WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE IT FEELS AS IF MY JEEP IS FLOATING OVER THE ROAD AND IN AND OUT OF MY LANE. I NOTICE IT MORE AS HIGHER SPEEDS. WHEN I TRY TO COMPENSATE IT FEELS LIKE THE STEERING IS ALL OVER THE PLACE AND YOU HAVE TO OVER CORRECT TO GET IT TO RESPOND. IT CAN BE VERY SCARY. TOOK IT TO DEALER AND HAD IT CHECKED OUT. THEY HAD OVER INFLATED THE TIRES. THEY CORRECTED TIRE PRESSURE BUT IT STILL HAPPENS AT RANDOM TIMES. THEY SAID IT CHECKS OUT FINE. I FEEL LIKE IT AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. OTHER JEEP OWNERS HAVE DRIVEN MY VEHICLE AND THEY AGREE THAT IT IS NOT NORMAL. I KNOW IT HAS ELECTRONIC STEERING. IT FEELS LIKE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AT TIMES.
Mfg Campaign: 11102860
Recall Date: Jun 20, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
STEERING WANDERS RIGHT AND LEFT AND IS VERY LOOSE AND LACKS CONTROL TO BRING IT BACK WHILE IN MOTION. PARTICULARLY BAD WHEN TURNING
Corrective Action:
STEERING WANDERS RIGHT AND LEFT AND IS VERY LOOSE AND LACKS CONTROL TO BRING IT BACK WHILE IN MOTION. PARTICULARLY BAD WHEN TURNING
Additional Notes:
STEERING WANDERS RIGHT AND LEFT AND IS VERY LOOSE AND LACKS CONTROL TO BRING IT BACK WHILE IN MOTION. PARTICULARLY BAD WHEN TURNING
Mfg Campaign: 11101791
Recall Date: Jun 14, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
STEERING WANDERS RIGHT AND LEFT AND IS VERY LOOSE AND LACKS CONTROL TO BRING IT BACK WHILE IN MOTION. PARTICULARLY BAD WHEN TURNING
Corrective Action:
STEERING WANDERS RIGHT AND LEFT AND IS VERY LOOSE AND LACKS CONTROL TO BRING IT BACK WHILE IN MOTION. PARTICULARLY BAD WHEN TURNING
Additional Notes:
STEERING WANDERS RIGHT AND LEFT AND IS VERY LOOSE AND LACKS CONTROL TO BRING IT BACK WHILE IN MOTION. PARTICULARLY BAD WHEN TURNING
Mfg Campaign: 11101791
Recall Date: Jun 14, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
MY REAR GLASS IMPLODED WHILE THE JEEP WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS 30 FEET AWAY HEARD A POP, TURNED AROUND AND SAW THE GLASS ALL OVER THE DRIVEWAY. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF ANYTHING HITTING THE GLASS. THE TEMPERATURE WAS IN 75 DEGREES. IT APPEARS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.
Corrective Action:
MY REAR GLASS IMPLODED WHILE THE JEEP WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS 30 FEET AWAY HEARD A POP, TURNED AROUND AND SAW THE GLASS ALL OVER THE DRIVEWAY. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF ANYTHING HITTING THE GLASS. THE TEMPERATURE WAS IN 75 DEGREES. IT APPEARS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.
Additional Notes:
MY REAR GLASS IMPLODED WHILE THE JEEP WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS 30 FEET AWAY HEARD A POP, TURNED AROUND AND SAW THE GLASS ALL OVER THE DRIVEWAY. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF ANYTHING HITTING THE GLASS. THE TEMPERATURE WAS IN 75 DEGREES. IT APPEARS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.
Mfg Campaign: 11101306
Recall Date: Jun 12, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
STEERING IS LOOSE AND HARD TO CONTROL ON HIGHWAY. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP/FROZE WHILE TAKING A LEFT TURN ON HIGHWAY PREVENTING OPERATOR TO CORRECT VEHICLES DIRECTION. VEHICLE MOVED INTO OUTER LANES WHERE A COLLISION COULD HAVE OCCURRED. STEERING HAD BEAME STIFF AND USING A LARGE AMOUNT OF FORCE WOULD NOT CORRECT STEERING WHEEL. SOON AFTER, STEERING WHEEL TIGHTENED AGAIN AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN MAKING A SLOW LEFT TURN ONTO HIGHWAY CENTER LANE.
Corrective Action:
STEERING IS LOOSE AND HARD TO CONTROL ON HIGHWAY. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP/FROZE WHILE TAKING A LEFT TURN ON HIGHWAY PREVENTING OPERATOR TO CORRECT VEHICLES DIRECTION. VEHICLE MOVED INTO OUTER LANES WHERE A COLLISION COULD HAVE OCCURRED. STEERING HAD BEAME STIFF AND USING A LARGE AMOUNT OF FORCE WOULD NOT CORRECT STEERING WHEEL. SOON AFTER, STEERING WHEEL TIGHTENED AGAIN AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN MAKING A SLOW LEFT TURN ONTO HIGHWAY CENTER LANE.
Additional Notes:
STEERING IS LOOSE AND HARD TO CONTROL ON HIGHWAY. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP/FROZE WHILE TAKING A LEFT TURN ON HIGHWAY PREVENTING OPERATOR TO CORRECT VEHICLES DIRECTION. VEHICLE MOVED INTO OUTER LANES WHERE A COLLISION COULD HAVE OCCURRED. STEERING HAD BEAME STIFF AND USING A LARGE AMOUNT OF FORCE WOULD NOT CORRECT STEERING WHEEL. SOON AFTER, STEERING WHEEL TIGHTENED AGAIN AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN MAKING A SLOW LEFT TURN ONTO HIGHWAY CENTER LANE.
Mfg Campaign: 11101409
Recall Date: Jun 12, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
MY NEW JEEP WRANGLER HAS AN EXCESSIVE ABOUT OF 'PLAY' IN THE STEERING. I'M CONSTANTLY TRYING TO CORRECT IT JUST TO KEEP IT GOING THE DIRECTION INTENDED. IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE ANY DISTANCE. I'M WORN OUT WHEN I ARRIVE AT MY DESTINATION DUE TO STEERING ISSUE. I'M ALSO AFRAID THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE HELP!
Corrective Action:
MY NEW JEEP WRANGLER HAS AN EXCESSIVE ABOUT OF 'PLAY' IN THE STEERING. I'M CONSTANTLY TRYING TO CORRECT IT JUST TO KEEP IT GOING THE DIRECTION INTENDED. IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE ANY DISTANCE. I'M WORN OUT WHEN I ARRIVE AT MY DESTINATION DUE TO STEERING ISSUE. I'M ALSO AFRAID THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE HELP!
Additional Notes:
MY NEW JEEP WRANGLER HAS AN EXCESSIVE ABOUT OF 'PLAY' IN THE STEERING. I'M CONSTANTLY TRYING TO CORRECT IT JUST TO KEEP IT GOING THE DIRECTION INTENDED. IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE ANY DISTANCE. I'M WORN OUT WHEN I ARRIVE AT MY DESTINATION DUE TO STEERING ISSUE. I'M ALSO AFRAID THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE HELP!
Mfg Campaign: 11101051
Recall Date: Jun 11, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
BRAND NEW JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT JL EXHIBITS POOR HANDLING/STEERING ON HIGHWAYS. VEHICLE "WONDERS" ALL OVER THE LANE. IT REQUIRES CONSTANT STEERING WHEEL INPUT TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT LINE. I TEST DROVE 3 SEPARATE MODELS AND ALL OF THEM EXHIBITED THIS BEHAVIOR. I REPORTED MINE TO JEEP AND WAS TOLD "THERE ARE NO ISSUES OR FIXES REPORTED AT THIS TIME." I'VE OWNED SEVERAL JEEPS IN THE PAST, NONE OF WHICH WONDERED ALL OVER THE ROAD LIKE THIS. I BELIEVE THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THESE NEW JL MODELS THAT NEEDS INVESTIGATION.
Corrective Action:
BRAND NEW JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT JL EXHIBITS POOR HANDLING/STEERING ON HIGHWAYS. VEHICLE "WONDERS" ALL OVER THE LANE. IT REQUIRES CONSTANT STEERING WHEEL INPUT TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT LINE. I TEST DROVE 3 SEPARATE MODELS AND ALL OF THEM EXHIBITED THIS BEHAVIOR. I REPORTED MINE TO JEEP AND WAS TOLD "THERE ARE NO ISSUES OR FIXES REPORTED AT THIS TIME." I'VE OWNED SEVERAL JEEPS IN THE PAST, NONE OF WHICH WONDERED ALL OVER THE ROAD LIKE THIS. I BELIEVE THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THESE NEW JL MODELS THAT NEEDS INVESTIGATION.
Additional Notes:
BRAND NEW JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT JL EXHIBITS POOR HANDLING/STEERING ON HIGHWAYS. VEHICLE "WONDERS" ALL OVER THE LANE. IT REQUIRES CONSTANT STEERING WHEEL INPUT TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT LINE. I TEST DROVE 3 SEPARATE MODELS AND ALL OF THEM EXHIBITED THIS BEHAVIOR. I REPORTED MINE TO JEEP AND WAS TOLD "THERE ARE NO ISSUES OR FIXES REPORTED AT THIS TIME." I'VE OWNED SEVERAL JEEPS IN THE PAST, NONE OF WHICH WONDERED ALL OVER THE ROAD LIKE THIS. I BELIEVE THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THESE NEW JL MODELS THAT NEEDS INVESTIGATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11100553
Recall Date: Jun 8, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
HAVING ISSUES WITH STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKING UP WHEN DRIVING. NOTICE THE EFFECT WHEN DRIVING FAST AND SLOW. ALSO, YOU CAN HEAR A CLICK FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING PAST THE CENTER ALIGNMENT.
Corrective Action:
HAVING ISSUES WITH STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKING UP WHEN DRIVING. NOTICE THE EFFECT WHEN DRIVING FAST AND SLOW. ALSO, YOU CAN HEAR A CLICK FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING PAST THE CENTER ALIGNMENT.
Additional Notes:
HAVING ISSUES WITH STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKING UP WHEN DRIVING. NOTICE THE EFFECT WHEN DRIVING FAST AND SLOW. ALSO, YOU CAN HEAR A CLICK FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING PAST THE CENTER ALIGNMENT.
Mfg Campaign: 11099966
Recall Date: Jun 5, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
BACKUP CAMERA FAILS TO WORK 100% OF THE TIME. BLUE SCREEN ONLY
Corrective Action:
BACKUP CAMERA FAILS TO WORK 100% OF THE TIME. BLUE SCREEN ONLY
Additional Notes:
BACKUP CAMERA FAILS TO WORK 100% OF THE TIME. BLUE SCREEN ONLY
Mfg Campaign: 11099446
Recall Date: Jun 3, 2018
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