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:
POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. ONLY CAN STEERING 10 DEGREES EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT. THANK GOD, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. I RESTARTED AND STEERING CANE BACK.
Corrective Action:
POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. ONLY CAN STEERING 10 DEGREES EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT. THANK GOD, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. I RESTARTED AND STEERING CANE BACK.
Additional Notes:
POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. ONLY CAN STEERING 10 DEGREES EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT. THANK GOD, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. I RESTARTED AND STEERING CANE BACK.
Mfg Campaign: 11176657
Recall Date: Feb 12, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
MY 2018 JEEP WRANGLER HAS A STEERING ISSUE THAT CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE WHEN HITTING ROAD IMPERFECTIONS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WAS PURCHASED NEW AND HAS BEEN BACK FOR REPAIRS THREE TIMES. THE STEERING DAMPENER WAS REPLACED AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TASCA JEEP IN RI HAS HAD THE JEEP FOR A WEEK FOR THIS 3RD VISIT WITHOUT RESOLUTION. I KEEP GETTING TOLD THAT THE CHRYSLER ENGINEERS ARE NOT GETTING BACK TO THEM THRU THE " STAR" PROGRAM. WE BOUGHT THIS JEEP TO TOW BEHIND OUR RV AS WE ARE RETIRED AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO LEAVE FOR OUR RETIREMENT VENTURES AND DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING OR TOWING THIS BRAND NEW JEEP.
Corrective Action:
MY 2018 JEEP WRANGLER HAS A STEERING ISSUE THAT CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE WHEN HITTING ROAD IMPERFECTIONS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WAS PURCHASED NEW AND HAS BEEN BACK FOR REPAIRS THREE TIMES. THE STEERING DAMPENER WAS REPLACED AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TASCA JEEP IN RI HAS HAD THE JEEP FOR A WEEK FOR THIS 3RD VISIT WITHOUT RESOLUTION. I KEEP GETTING TOLD THAT THE CHRYSLER ENGINEERS ARE NOT GETTING BACK TO THEM THRU THE " STAR" PROGRAM. WE BOUGHT THIS JEEP TO TOW BEHIND OUR RV AS WE ARE RETIRED AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO LEAVE FOR OUR RETIREMENT VENTURES AND DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING OR TOWING THIS BRAND NEW JEEP.
Additional Notes:
MY 2018 JEEP WRANGLER HAS A STEERING ISSUE THAT CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE WHEN HITTING ROAD IMPERFECTIONS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WAS PURCHASED NEW AND HAS BEEN BACK FOR REPAIRS THREE TIMES. THE STEERING DAMPENER WAS REPLACED AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TASCA JEEP IN RI HAS HAD THE JEEP FOR A WEEK FOR THIS 3RD VISIT WITHOUT RESOLUTION. I KEEP GETTING TOLD THAT THE CHRYSLER ENGINEERS ARE NOT GETTING BACK TO THEM THRU THE " STAR" PROGRAM. WE BOUGHT THIS JEEP TO TOW BEHIND OUR RV AS WE ARE RETIRED AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO LEAVE FOR OUR RETIREMENT VENTURES AND DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING OR TOWING THIS BRAND NEW JEEP.
Mfg Campaign: 11176207
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
ON COLD MORNINGS WHILE PARKED, THE BRAKE WILL NOT DEPRESS AND THE CAR WILL NOT START. AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS OR AFTER THE CAR WARMS UP, IT WILL START. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. ON CHRISTMAS MORNING AFTER FINALLY GETTING THE CAR TO START, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (65 MPH) ON A STRAIGHTAWAY. IT HAPPENED TWICE THAT DAY. I WAS TOLD UNTIL THEY CAN DUPLICATE IT, THEY CANNOT FIX IT. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
ON COLD MORNINGS WHILE PARKED, THE BRAKE WILL NOT DEPRESS AND THE CAR WILL NOT START. AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS OR AFTER THE CAR WARMS UP, IT WILL START. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. ON CHRISTMAS MORNING AFTER FINALLY GETTING THE CAR TO START, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (65 MPH) ON A STRAIGHTAWAY. IT HAPPENED TWICE THAT DAY. I WAS TOLD UNTIL THEY CAN DUPLICATE IT, THEY CANNOT FIX IT. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE.
Additional Notes:
ON COLD MORNINGS WHILE PARKED, THE BRAKE WILL NOT DEPRESS AND THE CAR WILL NOT START. AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS OR AFTER THE CAR WARMS UP, IT WILL START. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. ON CHRISTMAS MORNING AFTER FINALLY GETTING THE CAR TO START, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (65 MPH) ON A STRAIGHTAWAY. IT HAPPENED TWICE THAT DAY. I WAS TOLD UNTIL THEY CAN DUPLICATE IT, THEY CANNOT FIX IT. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11176332
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
ON COLD MORNINGS WHILE PARKED, THE BRAKE WILL NOT DEPRESS AND THE CAR WILL NOT START. AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS OR AFTER THE CAR WARMS UP, IT WILL START. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. ON CHRISTMAS MORNING AFTER FINALLY GETTING THE CAR TO START, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (65 MPH) ON A STRAIGHTAWAY. IT HAPPENED TWICE THAT DAY. I WAS TOLD UNTIL THEY CAN DUPLICATE IT, THEY CANNOT FIX IT. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
ON COLD MORNINGS WHILE PARKED, THE BRAKE WILL NOT DEPRESS AND THE CAR WILL NOT START. AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS OR AFTER THE CAR WARMS UP, IT WILL START. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. ON CHRISTMAS MORNING AFTER FINALLY GETTING THE CAR TO START, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (65 MPH) ON A STRAIGHTAWAY. IT HAPPENED TWICE THAT DAY. I WAS TOLD UNTIL THEY CAN DUPLICATE IT, THEY CANNOT FIX IT. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE.
Additional Notes:
ON COLD MORNINGS WHILE PARKED, THE BRAKE WILL NOT DEPRESS AND THE CAR WILL NOT START. AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS OR AFTER THE CAR WARMS UP, IT WILL START. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. ON CHRISTMAS MORNING AFTER FINALLY GETTING THE CAR TO START, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (65 MPH) ON A STRAIGHTAWAY. IT HAPPENED TWICE THAT DAY. I WAS TOLD UNTIL THEY CAN DUPLICATE IT, THEY CANNOT FIX IT. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11176332
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WINDSHIELD CRACKS WITHOUT ANY SEEN PROJECTILE HITTING IT
Corrective Action:
WINDSHIELD CRACKS WITHOUT ANY SEEN PROJECTILE HITTING IT
Additional Notes:
WINDSHIELD CRACKS WITHOUT ANY SEEN PROJECTILE HITTING IT
Mfg Campaign: 11176406
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
BF GOODRICH MUD TERRAIN T/A ON THE 2 DOOR JEEP WRANGLER WILLY PACKAGE IS STANDARD.. THIS TIRE IS A HAZARD FOR SUCH A LIGHT CAR IN WET CONDITIONS. MANY JEEP DRIVERS HAVE REPORTED SLIPPING ON THE ROAD EVEN AT LOW SPEEDS. ONE DRIVER WHO HAD THEM ON HIS TRUCK, SAID HIS TRUCK VERY SLIPPED ON WET ROADS LIKE HIS JEEP WRANGLER IS DOING NOW. I NOW HAVE TO DRIVE SO SLOW ON WET CURVES, WELL BELOW THE POSTED, AND MUCH SLOWER THAN ALL THE OTHER CARS. JEEP PUT A EXCELLENT OFF ROAD TIRE ON A CAR, TO BE DRIVEN ON ROADS. THE NORMAL TIRE, THE GOODYEAR WRANGLER, IS A EXCELLENT TIRE. I WAS NEVER ADVISED THAT WET ROADS WILL BE A HAZARD TO DRIVE ON. WHEN ACCELERATING ON THE ON RAMP TO I-10, MY JEEP LOST TRACTION WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF ACCELERATION ON THE WET ROAD. EXITING THE I-35 ON WET ROADS, MY TIRES LOST TRACTION ON THE CURVE, RATED AT 35MPH, WHEN GOING UNDER 30. I ENDED UP IN THE GRASS. 30+ YEARS DRIVING. 10+ YEARS DRIVING JEEPS. NEVER AN ACCIDENT OR OFF THE ROAD. THESE TIRES ARE A HUGE SAFETY PROBLEM ON 2 DOOR WRANGLERS. JUST READ THE JEEP FORUMS AT ALL THE PROBLEMS.
Corrective Action:
BF GOODRICH MUD TERRAIN T/A ON THE 2 DOOR JEEP WRANGLER WILLY PACKAGE IS STANDARD.. THIS TIRE IS A HAZARD FOR SUCH A LIGHT CAR IN WET CONDITIONS. MANY JEEP DRIVERS HAVE REPORTED SLIPPING ON THE ROAD EVEN AT LOW SPEEDS. ONE DRIVER WHO HAD THEM ON HIS TRUCK, SAID HIS TRUCK VERY SLIPPED ON WET ROADS LIKE HIS JEEP WRANGLER IS DOING NOW. I NOW HAVE TO DRIVE SO SLOW ON WET CURVES, WELL BELOW THE POSTED, AND MUCH SLOWER THAN ALL THE OTHER CARS. JEEP PUT A EXCELLENT OFF ROAD TIRE ON A CAR, TO BE DRIVEN ON ROADS. THE NORMAL TIRE, THE GOODYEAR WRANGLER, IS A EXCELLENT TIRE. I WAS NEVER ADVISED THAT WET ROADS WILL BE A HAZARD TO DRIVE ON. WHEN ACCELERATING ON THE ON RAMP TO I-10, MY JEEP LOST TRACTION WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF ACCELERATION ON THE WET ROAD. EXITING THE I-35 ON WET ROADS, MY TIRES LOST TRACTION ON THE CURVE, RATED AT 35MPH, WHEN GOING UNDER 30. I ENDED UP IN THE GRASS. 30+ YEARS DRIVING. 10+ YEARS DRIVING JEEPS. NEVER AN ACCIDENT OR OFF THE ROAD. THESE TIRES ARE A HUGE SAFETY PROBLEM ON 2 DOOR WRANGLERS. JUST READ THE JEEP FORUMS AT ALL THE PROBLEMS.
Additional Notes:
BF GOODRICH MUD TERRAIN T/A ON THE 2 DOOR JEEP WRANGLER WILLY PACKAGE IS STANDARD.. THIS TIRE IS A HAZARD FOR SUCH A LIGHT CAR IN WET CONDITIONS. MANY JEEP DRIVERS HAVE REPORTED SLIPPING ON THE ROAD EVEN AT LOW SPEEDS. ONE DRIVER WHO HAD THEM ON HIS TRUCK, SAID HIS TRUCK VERY SLIPPED ON WET ROADS LIKE HIS JEEP WRANGLER IS DOING NOW. I NOW HAVE TO DRIVE SO SLOW ON WET CURVES, WELL BELOW THE POSTED, AND MUCH SLOWER THAN ALL THE OTHER CARS. JEEP PUT A EXCELLENT OFF ROAD TIRE ON A CAR, TO BE DRIVEN ON ROADS. THE NORMAL TIRE, THE GOODYEAR WRANGLER, IS A EXCELLENT TIRE. I WAS NEVER ADVISED THAT WET ROADS WILL BE A HAZARD TO DRIVE ON. WHEN ACCELERATING ON THE ON RAMP TO I-10, MY JEEP LOST TRACTION WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF ACCELERATION ON THE WET ROAD. EXITING THE I-35 ON WET ROADS, MY TIRES LOST TRACTION ON THE CURVE, RATED AT 35MPH, WHEN GOING UNDER 30. I ENDED UP IN THE GRASS. 30+ YEARS DRIVING. 10+ YEARS DRIVING JEEPS. NEVER AN ACCIDENT OR OFF THE ROAD. THESE TIRES ARE A HUGE SAFETY PROBLEM ON 2 DOOR WRANGLERS. JUST READ THE JEEP FORUMS AT ALL THE PROBLEMS.
Mfg Campaign: 11176000
Recall Date: Feb 10, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING THE JEEP ON THE HIGHWAY GOING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 65 MPH AND WHEN CHANGING LANES AND HITTING A BUMPY PART OF THE HIGHWAY, THE JEEP BEGAN TO SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. I HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO 40 MPH AND PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE HWY. AFTER THIS INCIDENT, ANYTIME DRIVING THE JEEP OVER 55 MPH AND HITTING A BUMP, THE JEEP WOULD SHAKE. I WOULD HAVE TO SLOW DOWN BELOW THE SPEED LIMIT FOR IT TO REGAIN CONTROL. THE JEEP WAS TAKEN INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY INSTALLED A NEW "STEERING STABILIZER". WHEN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AGAIN GOING 65 MPH, HITTING A POTHOLE, THE JEEP BEGAN TO SHAKE AGAIN. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL WHEN SLOWING DOWN UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT TO 50/55 MPH. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR A BRAND NEW CAR. I SHOULD BE ABLE TO GO THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE HIGHWAY, HIT A BUMP, AND NOT FEEL AS IF MY LIFE IS IN DANGER. THESE CARS NEED TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED INCLUDING MYSELF AND MY PASSENGERS.
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING THE JEEP ON THE HIGHWAY GOING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 65 MPH AND WHEN CHANGING LANES AND HITTING A BUMPY PART OF THE HIGHWAY, THE JEEP BEGAN TO SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. I HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO 40 MPH AND PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE HWY. AFTER THIS INCIDENT, ANYTIME DRIVING THE JEEP OVER 55 MPH AND HITTING A BUMP, THE JEEP WOULD SHAKE. I WOULD HAVE TO SLOW DOWN BELOW THE SPEED LIMIT FOR IT TO REGAIN CONTROL. THE JEEP WAS TAKEN INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY INSTALLED A NEW "STEERING STABILIZER". WHEN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AGAIN GOING 65 MPH, HITTING A POTHOLE, THE JEEP BEGAN TO SHAKE AGAIN. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL WHEN SLOWING DOWN UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT TO 50/55 MPH. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR A BRAND NEW CAR. I SHOULD BE ABLE TO GO THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE HIGHWAY, HIT A BUMP, AND NOT FEEL AS IF MY LIFE IS IN DANGER. THESE CARS NEED TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED INCLUDING MYSELF AND MY PASSENGERS.
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING THE JEEP ON THE HIGHWAY GOING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 65 MPH AND WHEN CHANGING LANES AND HITTING A BUMPY PART OF THE HIGHWAY, THE JEEP BEGAN TO SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. I HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO 40 MPH AND PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE HWY. AFTER THIS INCIDENT, ANYTIME DRIVING THE JEEP OVER 55 MPH AND HITTING A BUMP, THE JEEP WOULD SHAKE. I WOULD HAVE TO SLOW DOWN BELOW THE SPEED LIMIT FOR IT TO REGAIN CONTROL. THE JEEP WAS TAKEN INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY INSTALLED A NEW "STEERING STABILIZER". WHEN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AGAIN GOING 65 MPH, HITTING A POTHOLE, THE JEEP BEGAN TO SHAKE AGAIN. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL WHEN SLOWING DOWN UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT TO 50/55 MPH. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR A BRAND NEW CAR. I SHOULD BE ABLE TO GO THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE HIGHWAY, HIT A BUMP, AND NOT FEEL AS IF MY LIFE IS IN DANGER. THESE CARS NEED TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED INCLUDING MYSELF AND MY PASSENGERS.
Mfg Campaign: 11176028
Recall Date: Feb 10, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING THE JEEP ON THE HIGHWAY GOING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 65 MPH AND WHEN CHANGING LANES AND HITTING A BUMPY PART OF THE HIGHWAY, THE JEEP BEGAN TO SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. I HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO 40 MPH AND PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE HWY. AFTER THIS INCIDENT, ANYTIME DRIVING THE JEEP OVER 55 MPH AND HITTING A BUMP, THE JEEP WOULD SHAKE. I WOULD HAVE TO SLOW DOWN BELOW THE SPEED LIMIT FOR IT TO REGAIN CONTROL. THE JEEP WAS TAKEN INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY INSTALLED A NEW "STEERING STABILIZER". WHEN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AGAIN GOING 65 MPH, HITTING A POTHOLE, THE JEEP BEGAN TO SHAKE AGAIN. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL WHEN SLOWING DOWN UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT TO 50/55 MPH. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR A BRAND NEW CAR. I SHOULD BE ABLE TO GO THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE HIGHWAY, HIT A BUMP, AND NOT FEEL AS IF MY LIFE IS IN DANGER. THESE CARS NEED TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED INCLUDING MYSELF AND MY PASSENGERS.
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING THE JEEP ON THE HIGHWAY GOING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 65 MPH AND WHEN CHANGING LANES AND HITTING A BUMPY PART OF THE HIGHWAY, THE JEEP BEGAN TO SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. I HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO 40 MPH AND PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE HWY. AFTER THIS INCIDENT, ANYTIME DRIVING THE JEEP OVER 55 MPH AND HITTING A BUMP, THE JEEP WOULD SHAKE. I WOULD HAVE TO SLOW DOWN BELOW THE SPEED LIMIT FOR IT TO REGAIN CONTROL. THE JEEP WAS TAKEN INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY INSTALLED A NEW "STEERING STABILIZER". WHEN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AGAIN GOING 65 MPH, HITTING A POTHOLE, THE JEEP BEGAN TO SHAKE AGAIN. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL WHEN SLOWING DOWN UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT TO 50/55 MPH. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR A BRAND NEW CAR. I SHOULD BE ABLE TO GO THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE HIGHWAY, HIT A BUMP, AND NOT FEEL AS IF MY LIFE IS IN DANGER. THESE CARS NEED TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED INCLUDING MYSELF AND MY PASSENGERS.
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING THE JEEP ON THE HIGHWAY GOING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 65 MPH AND WHEN CHANGING LANES AND HITTING A BUMPY PART OF THE HIGHWAY, THE JEEP BEGAN TO SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. I HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO 40 MPH AND PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE HWY. AFTER THIS INCIDENT, ANYTIME DRIVING THE JEEP OVER 55 MPH AND HITTING A BUMP, THE JEEP WOULD SHAKE. I WOULD HAVE TO SLOW DOWN BELOW THE SPEED LIMIT FOR IT TO REGAIN CONTROL. THE JEEP WAS TAKEN INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY INSTALLED A NEW "STEERING STABILIZER". WHEN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AGAIN GOING 65 MPH, HITTING A POTHOLE, THE JEEP BEGAN TO SHAKE AGAIN. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL WHEN SLOWING DOWN UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT TO 50/55 MPH. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR A BRAND NEW CAR. I SHOULD BE ABLE TO GO THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE HIGHWAY, HIT A BUMP, AND NOT FEEL AS IF MY LIFE IS IN DANGER. THESE CARS NEED TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED INCLUDING MYSELF AND MY PASSENGERS.
Mfg Campaign: 11176028
Recall Date: Feb 10, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
STEERING HAS EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL PLAY AND OVERALL VAUGNESS 1-2 INCHES LEFT AND RIGHT OF CENTER. VEHICLE WANDERS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ALL SPEEDS AND REQUIRES CONSTANT DRIVER INPUT TO KEEP IN STRAIGHT LINE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN HERE SINCE PURCHASE. VEHICLE HAS 1683 MILES AS OF WRITING THIS.
Corrective Action:
STEERING HAS EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL PLAY AND OVERALL VAUGNESS 1-2 INCHES LEFT AND RIGHT OF CENTER. VEHICLE WANDERS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ALL SPEEDS AND REQUIRES CONSTANT DRIVER INPUT TO KEEP IN STRAIGHT LINE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN HERE SINCE PURCHASE. VEHICLE HAS 1683 MILES AS OF WRITING THIS.
Additional Notes:
STEERING HAS EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL PLAY AND OVERALL VAUGNESS 1-2 INCHES LEFT AND RIGHT OF CENTER. VEHICLE WANDERS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ALL SPEEDS AND REQUIRES CONSTANT DRIVER INPUT TO KEEP IN STRAIGHT LINE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN HERE SINCE PURCHASE. VEHICLE HAS 1683 MILES AS OF WRITING THIS.
Mfg Campaign: 11176042
Recall Date: Feb 10, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
I CURRENTLY OWN A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED JL MODEL. MY COMPLAINT IS REGARDING WHAT IS KNOWN AS DEATH WOBBLE. I AM A FORMER ASE MECHANIC. I HAD 10,000 THOUSAND MILES ON MY 18 JL THAT IS COMPLETELY STOCK. I WAS TRAVELING WEST BOUND ON STATE ROUTE 33 AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN HIT A EXPANSION JOINT THAT CAUSE A RAPID AND RATHER VIOLENT SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL THAT SEVERALLY DIMINISHED MY ABILITY TO NOT ONLY STEER MY VEHICLE BUT ALSO MY BRAKING ABILITY. YOU HAVE TO GET YOUR VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN TO UNDER 30 MPH OR COME ALMOST TO A COMPLETE STOP ON THE FREEWAY. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHEN YOU HAVE TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING STABILIZER PER FCA AS A SO CALLED FIX. BEING A ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC FOR YEARS THIS HAS NEVER BEEN A FIX ONLY A COVER UP/ BAND-AID FIX TO COVER UP THE TRUE ISSUE. MY 2018 JEEP WRANGLER IS BACK AT THE DEALER AGAIN AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THAT'S EVEN AFTER FCA SO CALLED STEERING STABILIZER FIX. IF MY JEEP WAS LIFTED OR MODIFIED IN ANYWAY I CAN ACCEPT MY CHANGES COULD HAVE CAUSED THIS ISSUE. IT'S STOCK. THIS WILL MARK 6 WEEKS THE DEALER HAS HAD MY JEEP LOOKING TO TRY AND REPAIR THIS ISSUE. I CURRENTLY CAN NOT HAVE ANY FAITH IN MY JEEP TO TAKE IT ANYWHERE WITH OUT FEAR OF GETTING HIT OR HITTING SOMEONE ELSE DUE TO FCA NOT TAKING THIS ISSUE SERIOUSLY AND REPLACING STEERING COMPONENTS. FCA SAYS THIS ISSUE IS CAUSED MOSTLY BY MODIFIED OR ALTERED/ WORN FRONT ENDS. THE NEW 18 JL MODEL IS A COMPLETELY NEW FROM GROUND UP PER PRESIDENT OF FCA( MEANING THEY HAVE MODIFIED THE WHOLE STEERING/ SUSPENSION WITH THIS PROBLEM BUILT IN BY THEM). THEY NEED TO FIX THIS ASAP BEFORE DEATH WOBBLE LIVES UP TO ITS NAME! THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE THERE FIST ATTEMPT TO FIX IT ON NOVEMBER 15TH 2018 AND HAS HAPPENED AFTER FCA SAID FIX ON JANUARY 29TH 2019.
Corrective Action:
I CURRENTLY OWN A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED JL MODEL. MY COMPLAINT IS REGARDING WHAT IS KNOWN AS DEATH WOBBLE. I AM A FORMER ASE MECHANIC. I HAD 10,000 THOUSAND MILES ON MY 18 JL THAT IS COMPLETELY STOCK. I WAS TRAVELING WEST BOUND ON STATE ROUTE 33 AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN HIT A EXPANSION JOINT THAT CAUSE A RAPID AND RATHER VIOLENT SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL THAT SEVERALLY DIMINISHED MY ABILITY TO NOT ONLY STEER MY VEHICLE BUT ALSO MY BRAKING ABILITY. YOU HAVE TO GET YOUR VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN TO UNDER 30 MPH OR COME ALMOST TO A COMPLETE STOP ON THE FREEWAY. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHEN YOU HAVE TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING STABILIZER PER FCA AS A SO CALLED FIX. BEING A ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC FOR YEARS THIS HAS NEVER BEEN A FIX ONLY A COVER UP/ BAND-AID FIX TO COVER UP THE TRUE ISSUE. MY 2018 JEEP WRANGLER IS BACK AT THE DEALER AGAIN AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THAT'S EVEN AFTER FCA SO CALLED STEERING STABILIZER FIX. IF MY JEEP WAS LIFTED OR MODIFIED IN ANYWAY I CAN ACCEPT MY CHANGES COULD HAVE CAUSED THIS ISSUE. IT'S STOCK. THIS WILL MARK 6 WEEKS THE DEALER HAS HAD MY JEEP LOOKING TO TRY AND REPAIR THIS ISSUE. I CURRENTLY CAN NOT HAVE ANY FAITH IN MY JEEP TO TAKE IT ANYWHERE WITH OUT FEAR OF GETTING HIT OR HITTING SOMEONE ELSE DUE TO FCA NOT TAKING THIS ISSUE SERIOUSLY AND REPLACING STEERING COMPONENTS. FCA SAYS THIS ISSUE IS CAUSED MOSTLY BY MODIFIED OR ALTERED/ WORN FRONT ENDS. THE NEW 18 JL MODEL IS A COMPLETELY NEW FROM GROUND UP PER PRESIDENT OF FCA( MEANING THEY HAVE MODIFIED THE WHOLE STEERING/ SUSPENSION WITH THIS PROBLEM BUILT IN BY THEM). THEY NEED TO FIX THIS ASAP BEFORE DEATH WOBBLE LIVES UP TO ITS NAME! THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE THERE FIST ATTEMPT TO FIX IT ON NOVEMBER 15TH 2018 AND HAS HAPPENED AFTER FCA SAID FIX ON JANUARY 29TH 2019.
Additional Notes:
I CURRENTLY OWN A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED JL MODEL. MY COMPLAINT IS REGARDING WHAT IS KNOWN AS DEATH WOBBLE. I AM A FORMER ASE MECHANIC. I HAD 10,000 THOUSAND MILES ON MY 18 JL THAT IS COMPLETELY STOCK. I WAS TRAVELING WEST BOUND ON STATE ROUTE 33 AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN HIT A EXPANSION JOINT THAT CAUSE A RAPID AND RATHER VIOLENT SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL THAT SEVERALLY DIMINISHED MY ABILITY TO NOT ONLY STEER MY VEHICLE BUT ALSO MY BRAKING ABILITY. YOU HAVE TO GET YOUR VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN TO UNDER 30 MPH OR COME ALMOST TO A COMPLETE STOP ON THE FREEWAY. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHEN YOU HAVE TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING STABILIZER PER FCA AS A SO CALLED FIX. BEING A ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC FOR YEARS THIS HAS NEVER BEEN A FIX ONLY A COVER UP/ BAND-AID FIX TO COVER UP THE TRUE ISSUE. MY 2018 JEEP WRANGLER IS BACK AT THE DEALER AGAIN AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THAT'S EVEN AFTER FCA SO CALLED STEERING STABILIZER FIX. IF MY JEEP WAS LIFTED OR MODIFIED IN ANYWAY I CAN ACCEPT MY CHANGES COULD HAVE CAUSED THIS ISSUE. IT'S STOCK. THIS WILL MARK 6 WEEKS THE DEALER HAS HAD MY JEEP LOOKING TO TRY AND REPAIR THIS ISSUE. I CURRENTLY CAN NOT HAVE ANY FAITH IN MY JEEP TO TAKE IT ANYWHERE WITH OUT FEAR OF GETTING HIT OR HITTING SOMEONE ELSE DUE TO FCA NOT TAKING THIS ISSUE SERIOUSLY AND REPLACING STEERING COMPONENTS. FCA SAYS THIS ISSUE IS CAUSED MOSTLY BY MODIFIED OR ALTERED/ WORN FRONT ENDS. THE NEW 18 JL MODEL IS A COMPLETELY NEW FROM GROUND UP PER PRESIDENT OF FCA( MEANING THEY HAVE MODIFIED THE WHOLE STEERING/ SUSPENSION WITH THIS PROBLEM BUILT IN BY THEM). THEY NEED TO FIX THIS ASAP BEFORE DEATH WOBBLE LIVES UP TO ITS NAME! THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE THERE FIST ATTEMPT TO FIX IT ON NOVEMBER 15TH 2018 AND HAS HAPPENED AFTER FCA SAID FIX ON JANUARY 29TH 2019.
Mfg Campaign: 11176053
Recall Date: Feb 10, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE OFTEN SHAKE VIOLENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD. OFTEN THE TRIGGERING EVENT COULD ALSO BE UNEVEN OR PATCHED SECTIONS OF FREEWAY. THE FRONT END SHAKING IS SO VIOLENT, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE MUST BE SLOWED IMMEDIATELY BELOW 50MPH TO STOP THE SHAKING. THIS WILL HAPPEN AT LEAST ONCE, EVERY TIME I DRIVE ON A FREEWAY.
Corrective Action:
THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE OFTEN SHAKE VIOLENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD. OFTEN THE TRIGGERING EVENT COULD ALSO BE UNEVEN OR PATCHED SECTIONS OF FREEWAY. THE FRONT END SHAKING IS SO VIOLENT, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE MUST BE SLOWED IMMEDIATELY BELOW 50MPH TO STOP THE SHAKING. THIS WILL HAPPEN AT LEAST ONCE, EVERY TIME I DRIVE ON A FREEWAY.
Additional Notes:
THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE OFTEN SHAKE VIOLENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD. OFTEN THE TRIGGERING EVENT COULD ALSO BE UNEVEN OR PATCHED SECTIONS OF FREEWAY. THE FRONT END SHAKING IS SO VIOLENT, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE MUST BE SLOWED IMMEDIATELY BELOW 50MPH TO STOP THE SHAKING. THIS WILL HAPPEN AT LEAST ONCE, EVERY TIME I DRIVE ON A FREEWAY.
Mfg Campaign: 11175855
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE OFTEN SHAKE VIOLENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD. OFTEN THE TRIGGERING EVENT COULD ALSO BE UNEVEN OR PATCHED SECTIONS OF FREEWAY. THE FRONT END SHAKING IS SO VIOLENT, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE MUST BE SLOWED IMMEDIATELY BELOW 50MPH TO STOP THE SHAKING. THIS WILL HAPPEN AT LEAST ONCE, EVERY TIME I DRIVE ON A FREEWAY.
Corrective Action:
THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE OFTEN SHAKE VIOLENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD. OFTEN THE TRIGGERING EVENT COULD ALSO BE UNEVEN OR PATCHED SECTIONS OF FREEWAY. THE FRONT END SHAKING IS SO VIOLENT, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE MUST BE SLOWED IMMEDIATELY BELOW 50MPH TO STOP THE SHAKING. THIS WILL HAPPEN AT LEAST ONCE, EVERY TIME I DRIVE ON A FREEWAY.
Additional Notes:
THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE OFTEN SHAKE VIOLENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD. OFTEN THE TRIGGERING EVENT COULD ALSO BE UNEVEN OR PATCHED SECTIONS OF FREEWAY. THE FRONT END SHAKING IS SO VIOLENT, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE MUST BE SLOWED IMMEDIATELY BELOW 50MPH TO STOP THE SHAKING. THIS WILL HAPPEN AT LEAST ONCE, EVERY TIME I DRIVE ON A FREEWAY.
Mfg Campaign: 11175855
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE OFTEN SHAKE VIOLENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD. OFTEN THE TRIGGERING EVENT COULD ALSO BE UNEVEN OR PATCHED SECTIONS OF FREEWAY. THE FRONT END SHAKING IS SO VIOLENT, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE MUST BE SLOWED IMMEDIATELY BELOW 50MPH TO STOP THE SHAKING. THIS WILL HAPPEN AT LEAST ONCE, EVERY TIME I DRIVE ON A FREEWAY.
Corrective Action:
THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE OFTEN SHAKE VIOLENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD. OFTEN THE TRIGGERING EVENT COULD ALSO BE UNEVEN OR PATCHED SECTIONS OF FREEWAY. THE FRONT END SHAKING IS SO VIOLENT, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE MUST BE SLOWED IMMEDIATELY BELOW 50MPH TO STOP THE SHAKING. THIS WILL HAPPEN AT LEAST ONCE, EVERY TIME I DRIVE ON A FREEWAY.
Additional Notes:
THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE OFTEN SHAKE VIOLENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD. OFTEN THE TRIGGERING EVENT COULD ALSO BE UNEVEN OR PATCHED SECTIONS OF FREEWAY. THE FRONT END SHAKING IS SO VIOLENT, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE MUST BE SLOWED IMMEDIATELY BELOW 50MPH TO STOP THE SHAKING. THIS WILL HAPPEN AT LEAST ONCE, EVERY TIME I DRIVE ON A FREEWAY.
Mfg Campaign: 11175855
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
AT SPEEDS OVER 45MPH, THAT IF YOU HIT A BUMP, EXPANSION JOINT, ANYTHING THAT WOULD CAUSE THE SUSPENSION TO LOAD AND UNLOAD, IT GOES INTO AN IMMEDIATE 'DEATH WOBBLE ' . YOU CANNOT CONTROL STEERING AND DIRECTION AT THIS POINT. IT VIBRATES AND SHAKES SO BAD THE SOFT TOP LATCHES CAN BECOME UNDONE. HAS BEEN SITTING IN A DEALERSHIP FOR 2 WEEKS WITH NO ANSWERS ON WHY. HAS 10,000 MILES ON IT BUT STARTED AT AROUND 9000 MILES. NOTHING AFTERMARKET ON IT AT ALL.
Corrective Action:
AT SPEEDS OVER 45MPH, THAT IF YOU HIT A BUMP, EXPANSION JOINT, ANYTHING THAT WOULD CAUSE THE SUSPENSION TO LOAD AND UNLOAD, IT GOES INTO AN IMMEDIATE 'DEATH WOBBLE ' . YOU CANNOT CONTROL STEERING AND DIRECTION AT THIS POINT. IT VIBRATES AND SHAKES SO BAD THE SOFT TOP LATCHES CAN BECOME UNDONE. HAS BEEN SITTING IN A DEALERSHIP FOR 2 WEEKS WITH NO ANSWERS ON WHY. HAS 10,000 MILES ON IT BUT STARTED AT AROUND 9000 MILES. NOTHING AFTERMARKET ON IT AT ALL.
Additional Notes:
AT SPEEDS OVER 45MPH, THAT IF YOU HIT A BUMP, EXPANSION JOINT, ANYTHING THAT WOULD CAUSE THE SUSPENSION TO LOAD AND UNLOAD, IT GOES INTO AN IMMEDIATE 'DEATH WOBBLE ' . YOU CANNOT CONTROL STEERING AND DIRECTION AT THIS POINT. IT VIBRATES AND SHAKES SO BAD THE SOFT TOP LATCHES CAN BECOME UNDONE. HAS BEEN SITTING IN A DEALERSHIP FOR 2 WEEKS WITH NO ANSWERS ON WHY. HAS 10,000 MILES ON IT BUT STARTED AT AROUND 9000 MILES. NOTHING AFTERMARKET ON IT AT ALL.
Mfg Campaign: 11175850
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
AT SPEEDS OVER 45MPH, THAT IF YOU HIT A BUMP, EXPANSION JOINT, ANYTHING THAT WOULD CAUSE THE SUSPENSION TO LOAD AND UNLOAD, IT GOES INTO AN IMMEDIATE 'DEATH WOBBLE ' . YOU CANNOT CONTROL STEERING AND DIRECTION AT THIS POINT. IT VIBRATES AND SHAKES SO BAD THE SOFT TOP LATCHES CAN BECOME UNDONE. HAS BEEN SITTING IN A DEALERSHIP FOR 2 WEEKS WITH NO ANSWERS ON WHY. HAS 10,000 MILES ON IT BUT STARTED AT AROUND 9000 MILES. NOTHING AFTERMARKET ON IT AT ALL.
Corrective Action:
AT SPEEDS OVER 45MPH, THAT IF YOU HIT A BUMP, EXPANSION JOINT, ANYTHING THAT WOULD CAUSE THE SUSPENSION TO LOAD AND UNLOAD, IT GOES INTO AN IMMEDIATE 'DEATH WOBBLE ' . YOU CANNOT CONTROL STEERING AND DIRECTION AT THIS POINT. IT VIBRATES AND SHAKES SO BAD THE SOFT TOP LATCHES CAN BECOME UNDONE. HAS BEEN SITTING IN A DEALERSHIP FOR 2 WEEKS WITH NO ANSWERS ON WHY. HAS 10,000 MILES ON IT BUT STARTED AT AROUND 9000 MILES. NOTHING AFTERMARKET ON IT AT ALL.
Additional Notes:
AT SPEEDS OVER 45MPH, THAT IF YOU HIT A BUMP, EXPANSION JOINT, ANYTHING THAT WOULD CAUSE THE SUSPENSION TO LOAD AND UNLOAD, IT GOES INTO AN IMMEDIATE 'DEATH WOBBLE ' . YOU CANNOT CONTROL STEERING AND DIRECTION AT THIS POINT. IT VIBRATES AND SHAKES SO BAD THE SOFT TOP LATCHES CAN BECOME UNDONE. HAS BEEN SITTING IN A DEALERSHIP FOR 2 WEEKS WITH NO ANSWERS ON WHY. HAS 10,000 MILES ON IT BUT STARTED AT AROUND 9000 MILES. NOTHING AFTERMARKET ON IT AT ALL.
Mfg Campaign: 11175850
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE VEHICLE DEVELOPS A PRONOUNCED SHIMMY WHICH LASTS FOR SEVERAL SECONDS WHEN ENCOUNTERING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. IDENTICAL TO WHAT WAS COMMONLY CALLED THE "DEATH WOBBLE" ON MY 97 WRANGLER.
Corrective Action:
AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE VEHICLE DEVELOPS A PRONOUNCED SHIMMY WHICH LASTS FOR SEVERAL SECONDS WHEN ENCOUNTERING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. IDENTICAL TO WHAT WAS COMMONLY CALLED THE "DEATH WOBBLE" ON MY 97 WRANGLER.
Additional Notes:
AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE VEHICLE DEVELOPS A PRONOUNCED SHIMMY WHICH LASTS FOR SEVERAL SECONDS WHEN ENCOUNTERING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. IDENTICAL TO WHAT WAS COMMONLY CALLED THE "DEATH WOBBLE" ON MY 97 WRANGLER.
Mfg Campaign: 11175861
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE VEHICLE DEVELOPS A PRONOUNCED SHIMMY WHICH LASTS FOR SEVERAL SECONDS WHEN ENCOUNTERING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. IDENTICAL TO WHAT WAS COMMONLY CALLED THE "DEATH WOBBLE" ON MY 97 WRANGLER.
Corrective Action:
AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE VEHICLE DEVELOPS A PRONOUNCED SHIMMY WHICH LASTS FOR SEVERAL SECONDS WHEN ENCOUNTERING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. IDENTICAL TO WHAT WAS COMMONLY CALLED THE "DEATH WOBBLE" ON MY 97 WRANGLER.
Additional Notes:
AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE VEHICLE DEVELOPS A PRONOUNCED SHIMMY WHICH LASTS FOR SEVERAL SECONDS WHEN ENCOUNTERING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. IDENTICAL TO WHAT WAS COMMONLY CALLED THE "DEATH WOBBLE" ON MY 97 WRANGLER.
Mfg Campaign: 11175861
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE VEHICLE DEVELOPS A PRONOUNCED SHIMMY WHICH LASTS FOR SEVERAL SECONDS WHEN ENCOUNTERING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. IDENTICAL TO WHAT WAS COMMONLY CALLED THE "DEATH WOBBLE" ON MY 97 WRANGLER.
Corrective Action:
AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE VEHICLE DEVELOPS A PRONOUNCED SHIMMY WHICH LASTS FOR SEVERAL SECONDS WHEN ENCOUNTERING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. IDENTICAL TO WHAT WAS COMMONLY CALLED THE "DEATH WOBBLE" ON MY 97 WRANGLER.
Additional Notes:
AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE VEHICLE DEVELOPS A PRONOUNCED SHIMMY WHICH LASTS FOR SEVERAL SECONDS WHEN ENCOUNTERING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. IDENTICAL TO WHAT WAS COMMONLY CALLED THE "DEATH WOBBLE" ON MY 97 WRANGLER.
Mfg Campaign: 11175861
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
DEATH WOBBLE WHEN I HIT EXPANSION JOINTS ON A OVER PASS,BUMPS,PAT HOLES ETC..I BOUGHT MY JEEP A WEEK AGO AND ONLY 500 MILES ON NO MODIFICATION ALL STUCK FROM FACTORY
Corrective Action:
DEATH WOBBLE WHEN I HIT EXPANSION JOINTS ON A OVER PASS,BUMPS,PAT HOLES ETC..I BOUGHT MY JEEP A WEEK AGO AND ONLY 500 MILES ON NO MODIFICATION ALL STUCK FROM FACTORY
Additional Notes:
DEATH WOBBLE WHEN I HIT EXPANSION JOINTS ON A OVER PASS,BUMPS,PAT HOLES ETC..I BOUGHT MY JEEP A WEEK AGO AND ONLY 500 MILES ON NO MODIFICATION ALL STUCK FROM FACTORY
Mfg Campaign: 11175935
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
DEATH WOBBLE WHEN I HIT EXPANSION JOINTS ON A OVER PASS,BUMPS,PAT HOLES ETC..I BOUGHT MY JEEP A WEEK AGO AND ONLY 500 MILES ON NO MODIFICATION ALL STUCK FROM FACTORY
Corrective Action:
DEATH WOBBLE WHEN I HIT EXPANSION JOINTS ON A OVER PASS,BUMPS,PAT HOLES ETC..I BOUGHT MY JEEP A WEEK AGO AND ONLY 500 MILES ON NO MODIFICATION ALL STUCK FROM FACTORY
Additional Notes:
DEATH WOBBLE WHEN I HIT EXPANSION JOINTS ON A OVER PASS,BUMPS,PAT HOLES ETC..I BOUGHT MY JEEP A WEEK AGO AND ONLY 500 MILES ON NO MODIFICATION ALL STUCK FROM FACTORY
Mfg Campaign: 11175935
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2019
Need Legal Help?
Featured Attorneys
Barry Edzant
Edzant Price LLC
Valencia, CA • 36 yrs
Focus: Lemon Law, Personal Injury