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:
WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN ON HIGHWAY 60 M/H AND ABOVE, WHEN YOU HIT A POT HOLE OR MANHOLE, EXPERIENCE VIOLENT STEERING WHEEL/FRONT END VIBRATION 'DEAT WOBBLE'. IT'S STARTED WITH ONLE 5000 MILES ON A CAR.
Corrective Action:
WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN ON HIGHWAY 60 M/H AND ABOVE, WHEN YOU HIT A POT HOLE OR MANHOLE, EXPERIENCE VIOLENT STEERING WHEEL/FRONT END VIBRATION 'DEAT WOBBLE'. IT'S STARTED WITH ONLE 5000 MILES ON A CAR.
Additional Notes:
WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN ON HIGHWAY 60 M/H AND ABOVE, WHEN YOU HIT A POT HOLE OR MANHOLE, EXPERIENCE VIOLENT STEERING WHEEL/FRONT END VIBRATION 'DEAT WOBBLE'. IT'S STARTED WITH ONLE 5000 MILES ON A CAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11165977
Recall Date: Jan 9, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHEN I CRANK UP MY JEEP START BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND MAKE THE TURN TO GET ON TO THE ROADWAY MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AS I AMD DRIVING FOWARD ALMOST CAUSING ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. THEN ABOUT 1/2 MILE DOWN THE ROAD I CAME TO A ROUNDABOUT, IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE FOR MENTO ENTER AND EXIT THE ROUNDABOUT, AND FOR A SECOND TIME IN LESS THAN ONE MILE THE LOCKING UP OF MY STEERING WHEEL COULD HAVE CAUSED ME TO WRECK AND KILL MYSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 4 DIFFERENT TIMES WITHIN THE 7,000 MILES MY JEEP HAS ON IT, SOMTHING NEEDS TO BE DONE BEFORE A LIFE IS LOST TO THIS DEFECT.
Corrective Action:
WHEN I CRANK UP MY JEEP START BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND MAKE THE TURN TO GET ON TO THE ROADWAY MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AS I AMD DRIVING FOWARD ALMOST CAUSING ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. THEN ABOUT 1/2 MILE DOWN THE ROAD I CAME TO A ROUNDABOUT, IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE FOR MENTO ENTER AND EXIT THE ROUNDABOUT, AND FOR A SECOND TIME IN LESS THAN ONE MILE THE LOCKING UP OF MY STEERING WHEEL COULD HAVE CAUSED ME TO WRECK AND KILL MYSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 4 DIFFERENT TIMES WITHIN THE 7,000 MILES MY JEEP HAS ON IT, SOMTHING NEEDS TO BE DONE BEFORE A LIFE IS LOST TO THIS DEFECT.
Additional Notes:
WHEN I CRANK UP MY JEEP START BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND MAKE THE TURN TO GET ON TO THE ROADWAY MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AS I AMD DRIVING FOWARD ALMOST CAUSING ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. THEN ABOUT 1/2 MILE DOWN THE ROAD I CAME TO A ROUNDABOUT, IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE FOR MENTO ENTER AND EXIT THE ROUNDABOUT, AND FOR A SECOND TIME IN LESS THAN ONE MILE THE LOCKING UP OF MY STEERING WHEEL COULD HAVE CAUSED ME TO WRECK AND KILL MYSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 4 DIFFERENT TIMES WITHIN THE 7,000 MILES MY JEEP HAS ON IT, SOMTHING NEEDS TO BE DONE BEFORE A LIFE IS LOST TO THIS DEFECT.
Mfg Campaign: 11166024
Recall Date: Jan 9, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 70MPH WENT TO TURN LEFT AND THE WHEEL BECAME VARY HARD TO PULL AND FINALLY BROKE FREE AND WENT HARD TO THE LEFT HAD TO HIT BRAKES AND FIGHT THE WHEEL TO GET CONTROL ...
Corrective Action:
DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 70MPH WENT TO TURN LEFT AND THE WHEEL BECAME VARY HARD TO PULL AND FINALLY BROKE FREE AND WENT HARD TO THE LEFT HAD TO HIT BRAKES AND FIGHT THE WHEEL TO GET CONTROL ...
Additional Notes:
DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 70MPH WENT TO TURN LEFT AND THE WHEEL BECAME VARY HARD TO PULL AND FINALLY BROKE FREE AND WENT HARD TO THE LEFT HAD TO HIT BRAKES AND FIGHT THE WHEEL TO GET CONTROL ...
Mfg Campaign: 11166110
Recall Date: Jan 9, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 70MPH WENT TO TURN LEFT AND THE WHEEL BECAME VARY HARD TO PULL AND FINALLY BROKE FREE AND WENT HARD TO THE LEFT HAD TO HIT BRAKES AND FIGHT THE WHEEL TO GET CONTROL ...
Corrective Action:
DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 70MPH WENT TO TURN LEFT AND THE WHEEL BECAME VARY HARD TO PULL AND FINALLY BROKE FREE AND WENT HARD TO THE LEFT HAD TO HIT BRAKES AND FIGHT THE WHEEL TO GET CONTROL ...
Additional Notes:
DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 70MPH WENT TO TURN LEFT AND THE WHEEL BECAME VARY HARD TO PULL AND FINALLY BROKE FREE AND WENT HARD TO THE LEFT HAD TO HIT BRAKES AND FIGHT THE WHEEL TO GET CONTROL ...
Mfg Campaign: 11166110
Recall Date: Jan 9, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
VIOLENT SHAKING IN THE FRONT END WHEN HITTING ANY BUMP IN EXCESS SPEEDS OF 50+MPH
Corrective Action:
VIOLENT SHAKING IN THE FRONT END WHEN HITTING ANY BUMP IN EXCESS SPEEDS OF 50+MPH
Additional Notes:
VIOLENT SHAKING IN THE FRONT END WHEN HITTING ANY BUMP IN EXCESS SPEEDS OF 50+MPH
Mfg Campaign: 11165140
Recall Date: Jan 8, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
VIOLENT SHAKING IN THE FRONT END WHEN HITTING ANY BUMP IN EXCESS SPEEDS OF 50+MPH
Corrective Action:
VIOLENT SHAKING IN THE FRONT END WHEN HITTING ANY BUMP IN EXCESS SPEEDS OF 50+MPH
Additional Notes:
VIOLENT SHAKING IN THE FRONT END WHEN HITTING ANY BUMP IN EXCESS SPEEDS OF 50+MPH
Mfg Campaign: 11165140
Recall Date: Jan 8, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
VIOLENT SHAKING IN THE FRONT END WHEN HITTING ANY BUMP IN EXCESS SPEEDS OF 50+MPH
Corrective Action:
VIOLENT SHAKING IN THE FRONT END WHEN HITTING ANY BUMP IN EXCESS SPEEDS OF 50+MPH
Additional Notes:
VIOLENT SHAKING IN THE FRONT END WHEN HITTING ANY BUMP IN EXCESS SPEEDS OF 50+MPH
Mfg Campaign: 11165140
Recall Date: Jan 8, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
"TAKATA RECALL" - WHILE COMING OFF THE INTERSTATE, I STARTED BRAKING BECAUSE VEHICLES WERE STOPPED AT THE TOP OF THE EXIT RAMP TO TURN ONTO THE OVERPASS (HIGHWAY). THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. ON THREE SEPARATE TIMES THE BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION PROPER. THEY WOULD NOT GRIP. FELT LIGHT HYDRO-PLAINING OR LIKE THEY WOULD NOT LOCK. THE VEHICLE HAD MORE THAN ENOUGH DISTANCE TO STOP AND I WAS BRAKING BEFORE I LEFT THE INTERSTATE. ON THE THIRD TRY, THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. MY SON WAS IN THE VEHICLE AND KEPT ASKING WHY WE WERE NOT SLOWING DOWN AND STOPPING. THE VEHICLE DID SLOW DOWN, BUT NOT ENOUGH OR IN ENOUGH TIME. *DT*JB
Corrective Action:
"TAKATA RECALL" - WHILE COMING OFF THE INTERSTATE, I STARTED BRAKING BECAUSE VEHICLES WERE STOPPED AT THE TOP OF THE EXIT RAMP TO TURN ONTO THE OVERPASS (HIGHWAY). THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. ON THREE SEPARATE TIMES THE BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION PROPER. THEY WOULD NOT GRIP. FELT LIGHT HYDRO-PLAINING OR LIKE THEY WOULD NOT LOCK. THE VEHICLE HAD MORE THAN ENOUGH DISTANCE TO STOP AND I WAS BRAKING BEFORE I LEFT THE INTERSTATE. ON THE THIRD TRY, THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. MY SON WAS IN THE VEHICLE AND KEPT ASKING WHY WE WERE NOT SLOWING DOWN AND STOPPING. THE VEHICLE DID SLOW DOWN, BUT NOT ENOUGH OR IN ENOUGH TIME. *DT*JB
Additional Notes:
"TAKATA RECALL" - WHILE COMING OFF THE INTERSTATE, I STARTED BRAKING BECAUSE VEHICLES WERE STOPPED AT THE TOP OF THE EXIT RAMP TO TURN ONTO THE OVERPASS (HIGHWAY). THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. ON THREE SEPARATE TIMES THE BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION PROPER. THEY WOULD NOT GRIP. FELT LIGHT HYDRO-PLAINING OR LIKE THEY WOULD NOT LOCK. THE VEHICLE HAD MORE THAN ENOUGH DISTANCE TO STOP AND I WAS BRAKING BEFORE I LEFT THE INTERSTATE. ON THE THIRD TRY, THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. MY SON WAS IN THE VEHICLE AND KEPT ASKING WHY WE WERE NOT SLOWING DOWN AND STOPPING. THE VEHICLE DID SLOW DOWN, BUT NOT ENOUGH OR IN ENOUGH TIME. *DT*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11165862
Recall Date: Jan 8, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE TRAVERSED A POTHOLE AND EXPERIENCED WHAT WAS KNOWN AS THE DEATH WOBBLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE, WHICH CORRECTED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BILL ESTES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (LOCATED AT 745 E 56TH ST, BROWNSBURG, IN 46112, (317) 620-5175) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRACK BAR OR SWAY BAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE TRAVERSED A POTHOLE AND EXPERIENCED WHAT WAS KNOWN AS THE DEATH WOBBLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE, WHICH CORRECTED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BILL ESTES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (LOCATED AT 745 E 56TH ST, BROWNSBURG, IN 46112, (317) 620-5175) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRACK BAR OR SWAY BAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE TRAVERSED A POTHOLE AND EXPERIENCED WHAT WAS KNOWN AS THE DEATH WOBBLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE, WHICH CORRECTED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BILL ESTES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (LOCATED AT 745 E 56TH ST, BROWNSBURG, IN 46112, (317) 620-5175) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRACK BAR OR SWAY BAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11164912
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, WHEN THE JEEP HITS A SLIGHT BUMP OR BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINT THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT END WOBBLE EXCESSIVELY. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON FIVE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. ON TWO OF THE OCCASIONS I NEEDED TO SLOW DOWN TO 40 MPH FOR THE WOBBLE TO STOP. THIS IS AN 2018 JEEP WRANGLER WITH NO MODIFICATIONS. THE FIRST TIME THIS OCCURRED THE JEEP HAD AROUND 1500 MILES ON IT. IT CURRENTLY HAS LESS THAN 3000 MILES ON IT. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING DAMPER. I HAVE READ OTHER REPORTS THAT THIS DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, IT ONLY MASKS THE TRUE PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT HAD THE JEEP ON THE HIGHWAY SINCE THE PART HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE OTHER ISSUE I HAVE FOUND WITH THE JEEP IS A SLIGHT SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL AT SPEEDS AROUND 70 MPH. YOU DO NOT NEED TO HIT A BUMP FOR THIS TO OCCUR. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING OTHER OWNERS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS. PLEASE FIND A PERMANENT SOLUTION.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, WHEN THE JEEP HITS A SLIGHT BUMP OR BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINT THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT END WOBBLE EXCESSIVELY. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON FIVE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. ON TWO OF THE OCCASIONS I NEEDED TO SLOW DOWN TO 40 MPH FOR THE WOBBLE TO STOP. THIS IS AN 2018 JEEP WRANGLER WITH NO MODIFICATIONS. THE FIRST TIME THIS OCCURRED THE JEEP HAD AROUND 1500 MILES ON IT. IT CURRENTLY HAS LESS THAN 3000 MILES ON IT. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING DAMPER. I HAVE READ OTHER REPORTS THAT THIS DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, IT ONLY MASKS THE TRUE PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT HAD THE JEEP ON THE HIGHWAY SINCE THE PART HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE OTHER ISSUE I HAVE FOUND WITH THE JEEP IS A SLIGHT SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL AT SPEEDS AROUND 70 MPH. YOU DO NOT NEED TO HIT A BUMP FOR THIS TO OCCUR. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING OTHER OWNERS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS. PLEASE FIND A PERMANENT SOLUTION.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, WHEN THE JEEP HITS A SLIGHT BUMP OR BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINT THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT END WOBBLE EXCESSIVELY. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON FIVE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. ON TWO OF THE OCCASIONS I NEEDED TO SLOW DOWN TO 40 MPH FOR THE WOBBLE TO STOP. THIS IS AN 2018 JEEP WRANGLER WITH NO MODIFICATIONS. THE FIRST TIME THIS OCCURRED THE JEEP HAD AROUND 1500 MILES ON IT. IT CURRENTLY HAS LESS THAN 3000 MILES ON IT. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING DAMPER. I HAVE READ OTHER REPORTS THAT THIS DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, IT ONLY MASKS THE TRUE PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT HAD THE JEEP ON THE HIGHWAY SINCE THE PART HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE OTHER ISSUE I HAVE FOUND WITH THE JEEP IS A SLIGHT SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL AT SPEEDS AROUND 70 MPH. YOU DO NOT NEED TO HIT A BUMP FOR THIS TO OCCUR. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING OTHER OWNERS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS. PLEASE FIND A PERMANENT SOLUTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11164917
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, WHEN THE JEEP HITS A SLIGHT BUMP OR BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINT THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT END WOBBLE EXCESSIVELY. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON FIVE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. ON TWO OF THE OCCASIONS I NEEDED TO SLOW DOWN TO 40 MPH FOR THE WOBBLE TO STOP. THIS IS AN 2018 JEEP WRANGLER WITH NO MODIFICATIONS. THE FIRST TIME THIS OCCURRED THE JEEP HAD AROUND 1500 MILES ON IT. IT CURRENTLY HAS LESS THAN 3000 MILES ON IT. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING DAMPER. I HAVE READ OTHER REPORTS THAT THIS DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, IT ONLY MASKS THE TRUE PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT HAD THE JEEP ON THE HIGHWAY SINCE THE PART HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE OTHER ISSUE I HAVE FOUND WITH THE JEEP IS A SLIGHT SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL AT SPEEDS AROUND 70 MPH. YOU DO NOT NEED TO HIT A BUMP FOR THIS TO OCCUR. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING OTHER OWNERS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS. PLEASE FIND A PERMANENT SOLUTION.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, WHEN THE JEEP HITS A SLIGHT BUMP OR BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINT THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT END WOBBLE EXCESSIVELY. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON FIVE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. ON TWO OF THE OCCASIONS I NEEDED TO SLOW DOWN TO 40 MPH FOR THE WOBBLE TO STOP. THIS IS AN 2018 JEEP WRANGLER WITH NO MODIFICATIONS. THE FIRST TIME THIS OCCURRED THE JEEP HAD AROUND 1500 MILES ON IT. IT CURRENTLY HAS LESS THAN 3000 MILES ON IT. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING DAMPER. I HAVE READ OTHER REPORTS THAT THIS DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, IT ONLY MASKS THE TRUE PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT HAD THE JEEP ON THE HIGHWAY SINCE THE PART HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE OTHER ISSUE I HAVE FOUND WITH THE JEEP IS A SLIGHT SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL AT SPEEDS AROUND 70 MPH. YOU DO NOT NEED TO HIT A BUMP FOR THIS TO OCCUR. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING OTHER OWNERS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS. PLEASE FIND A PERMANENT SOLUTION.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, WHEN THE JEEP HITS A SLIGHT BUMP OR BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINT THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT END WOBBLE EXCESSIVELY. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON FIVE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. ON TWO OF THE OCCASIONS I NEEDED TO SLOW DOWN TO 40 MPH FOR THE WOBBLE TO STOP. THIS IS AN 2018 JEEP WRANGLER WITH NO MODIFICATIONS. THE FIRST TIME THIS OCCURRED THE JEEP HAD AROUND 1500 MILES ON IT. IT CURRENTLY HAS LESS THAN 3000 MILES ON IT. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING DAMPER. I HAVE READ OTHER REPORTS THAT THIS DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, IT ONLY MASKS THE TRUE PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT HAD THE JEEP ON THE HIGHWAY SINCE THE PART HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE OTHER ISSUE I HAVE FOUND WITH THE JEEP IS A SLIGHT SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL AT SPEEDS AROUND 70 MPH. YOU DO NOT NEED TO HIT A BUMP FOR THIS TO OCCUR. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING OTHER OWNERS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS. PLEASE FIND A PERMANENT SOLUTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11164917
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
LOOSE STEERING, DEAD SPOT IN STEERING WHEEL, DRIFTING, EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL CORRECTIONS TO KEEP VEHICLE IN THE LANE, SOMETIMES OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE CHANGES STEERING CHARACTERISTICS, I FEEL THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS THESE PROBLEMS ALMOST CAUSED ME AN ACCIDENT DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED'S AND AS A RESULT OF VEHICLE WONDERING I WAS PULLED OVER BY POLICE OFFICER FOR A VEHICLE WONDERING, I'VE OWNED A LOT OF JEEPS NEVER HAD THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM, I FEEL THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS FOR CERTAIN DRIVERS, IT HAPPENS MOST ON PERFECTLY SMOOTH PAVEMENT IN A STRAIGHT LINE, IN ROUGH ROADS IT SEEMS TO BE OK WINDEE ROADS IS OK ONLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE AT HIGHWAY SPEED'S YOU CANNOT KEEP THE VEHICLE IN THE LANE.
Corrective Action:
LOOSE STEERING, DEAD SPOT IN STEERING WHEEL, DRIFTING, EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL CORRECTIONS TO KEEP VEHICLE IN THE LANE, SOMETIMES OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE CHANGES STEERING CHARACTERISTICS, I FEEL THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS THESE PROBLEMS ALMOST CAUSED ME AN ACCIDENT DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED'S AND AS A RESULT OF VEHICLE WONDERING I WAS PULLED OVER BY POLICE OFFICER FOR A VEHICLE WONDERING, I'VE OWNED A LOT OF JEEPS NEVER HAD THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM, I FEEL THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS FOR CERTAIN DRIVERS, IT HAPPENS MOST ON PERFECTLY SMOOTH PAVEMENT IN A STRAIGHT LINE, IN ROUGH ROADS IT SEEMS TO BE OK WINDEE ROADS IS OK ONLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE AT HIGHWAY SPEED'S YOU CANNOT KEEP THE VEHICLE IN THE LANE.
Additional Notes:
LOOSE STEERING, DEAD SPOT IN STEERING WHEEL, DRIFTING, EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL CORRECTIONS TO KEEP VEHICLE IN THE LANE, SOMETIMES OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE CHANGES STEERING CHARACTERISTICS, I FEEL THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS THESE PROBLEMS ALMOST CAUSED ME AN ACCIDENT DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED'S AND AS A RESULT OF VEHICLE WONDERING I WAS PULLED OVER BY POLICE OFFICER FOR A VEHICLE WONDERING, I'VE OWNED A LOT OF JEEPS NEVER HAD THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM, I FEEL THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS FOR CERTAIN DRIVERS, IT HAPPENS MOST ON PERFECTLY SMOOTH PAVEMENT IN A STRAIGHT LINE, IN ROUGH ROADS IT SEEMS TO BE OK WINDEE ROADS IS OK ONLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE AT HIGHWAY SPEED'S YOU CANNOT KEEP THE VEHICLE IN THE LANE.
Mfg Campaign: 11165033
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
2018 JEEP WRANGLER JL RUBICON 300 MILES STEERING IS VERY SLOPPY AT ALL SPEEDS. STEERING IS VERY SOFT AND UNRESPONSIVE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO WANDER FROM SIDE TO SIDE IN THE LANE WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. STEERING DOES NOT HOLD POSITION, OR REMAIN CENTERED, VEHICLE DRIFTS IN THE LANE IN BOTH DIRECTIONS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. ALMOST CONSTANT CORRECTION IS NEEDED TO KEEP VEHICLE MOVING IN A SOMEWHAT STRAIGHT LINE NEED TWO HANDS ON WHEEL AT ALL TIMES TO KEEP IN LANE WILL NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE
Corrective Action:
2018 JEEP WRANGLER JL RUBICON 300 MILES STEERING IS VERY SLOPPY AT ALL SPEEDS. STEERING IS VERY SOFT AND UNRESPONSIVE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO WANDER FROM SIDE TO SIDE IN THE LANE WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. STEERING DOES NOT HOLD POSITION, OR REMAIN CENTERED, VEHICLE DRIFTS IN THE LANE IN BOTH DIRECTIONS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. ALMOST CONSTANT CORRECTION IS NEEDED TO KEEP VEHICLE MOVING IN A SOMEWHAT STRAIGHT LINE NEED TWO HANDS ON WHEEL AT ALL TIMES TO KEEP IN LANE WILL NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE
Additional Notes:
2018 JEEP WRANGLER JL RUBICON 300 MILES STEERING IS VERY SLOPPY AT ALL SPEEDS. STEERING IS VERY SOFT AND UNRESPONSIVE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO WANDER FROM SIDE TO SIDE IN THE LANE WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. STEERING DOES NOT HOLD POSITION, OR REMAIN CENTERED, VEHICLE DRIFTS IN THE LANE IN BOTH DIRECTIONS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. ALMOST CONSTANT CORRECTION IS NEEDED TO KEEP VEHICLE MOVING IN A SOMEWHAT STRAIGHT LINE NEED TWO HANDS ON WHEEL AT ALL TIMES TO KEEP IN LANE WILL NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE
Mfg Campaign: 11165462
Recall Date: Jan 6, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
GOING 65-70MPH ON HIGHWAY, JEEP WILL START TO WOBBLE AFTER HITTING A SMALL BUMP. HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES. YOU MUST REDUCE SPEED TO ALMOST 45MPH FOR THE SHAKING TO STOP.
Corrective Action:
GOING 65-70MPH ON HIGHWAY, JEEP WILL START TO WOBBLE AFTER HITTING A SMALL BUMP. HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES. YOU MUST REDUCE SPEED TO ALMOST 45MPH FOR THE SHAKING TO STOP.
Additional Notes:
GOING 65-70MPH ON HIGHWAY, JEEP WILL START TO WOBBLE AFTER HITTING A SMALL BUMP. HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES. YOU MUST REDUCE SPEED TO ALMOST 45MPH FOR THE SHAKING TO STOP.
Mfg Campaign: 11165360
Recall Date: Jan 5, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHEN YOU HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD DRIVING 60 MPH OR HIGHER YOU LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING. THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY
Corrective Action:
WHEN YOU HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD DRIVING 60 MPH OR HIGHER YOU LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING. THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY
Additional Notes:
WHEN YOU HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD DRIVING 60 MPH OR HIGHER YOU LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING. THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY
Mfg Campaign: 11165191
Recall Date: Jan 4, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THIS VEHICLE HAS "DEATH WOBBLE" AS IT HAS BEEN CALLED. WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND HITTING A BUMP, BRIDGE JOINT, OR IMPERFECTION IN THE ROAD, THE FRONT END VIOLENTLY SHAKES. IF LOOSEN GRIP ON WHEEL IT GETS WORSE. IT WILL CONTINUE FOR MILES SHAKING THE VEHICLE EXCESSIVELY. ONLY WAY TO STOP THE SHAKING IS TO SLOW TO ABOUT 50 MPH. STARTED AT ABOUT 12, 400 MILES. TOOK TO SHOP AND THEIR GUY CALLED IT DEATH WOBBLE.THE MORE YOU DRIVE THE WORSE IT GETS, AND IN NOV ABOUT 14TH OR SO THEY HAD ME COME IN AND PUT A AFTERMARKET HD STEERING STABILIZER ON IT.IT WORKED FOR ABOUT 1500 MILES THEN THE WOBBLE RETURNED.I REPORTED IT AND ON THE 17TH DEC THEY HAD ME COME IN AND PUT FACTORY STABILIZER BAR ON AND TOED IN MY FRONT ALIGNMENT. THAT WORKED FOR TWO DAYS. WOBBLE CAME BACK AND I REPORTED IT. THE MORE I DRIVE THE WORSE IT GETS. I WENT TO SHOP ON 31 DEC TO SEE WHAT WE ARE DOING. THEY SAID THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME. PROBLEM IS NOT STABILIZERS AND TOE ALIGNMENT. GEOMETRIC AND SOMETHING IS WEARING OUT CAUSING ALL THIS.THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STABILIZERS ARE LASTING LESS EACH TIME. BAND AID FOR THE BIGGER ISSUE.I HAVE OWNED 18 JEEPS AND HAVE 4 CURRENTLY, ALL WRANGLER/TJ/CJ. NONE HAVE DONE THIS OR DO THIS.MODIFIED OR NOT. AND THIS NEW 2018 JL IS STOCK.
Corrective Action:
THIS VEHICLE HAS "DEATH WOBBLE" AS IT HAS BEEN CALLED. WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND HITTING A BUMP, BRIDGE JOINT, OR IMPERFECTION IN THE ROAD, THE FRONT END VIOLENTLY SHAKES. IF LOOSEN GRIP ON WHEEL IT GETS WORSE. IT WILL CONTINUE FOR MILES SHAKING THE VEHICLE EXCESSIVELY. ONLY WAY TO STOP THE SHAKING IS TO SLOW TO ABOUT 50 MPH. STARTED AT ABOUT 12, 400 MILES. TOOK TO SHOP AND THEIR GUY CALLED IT DEATH WOBBLE.THE MORE YOU DRIVE THE WORSE IT GETS, AND IN NOV ABOUT 14TH OR SO THEY HAD ME COME IN AND PUT A AFTERMARKET HD STEERING STABILIZER ON IT.IT WORKED FOR ABOUT 1500 MILES THEN THE WOBBLE RETURNED.I REPORTED IT AND ON THE 17TH DEC THEY HAD ME COME IN AND PUT FACTORY STABILIZER BAR ON AND TOED IN MY FRONT ALIGNMENT. THAT WORKED FOR TWO DAYS. WOBBLE CAME BACK AND I REPORTED IT. THE MORE I DRIVE THE WORSE IT GETS. I WENT TO SHOP ON 31 DEC TO SEE WHAT WE ARE DOING. THEY SAID THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME. PROBLEM IS NOT STABILIZERS AND TOE ALIGNMENT. GEOMETRIC AND SOMETHING IS WEARING OUT CAUSING ALL THIS.THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STABILIZERS ARE LASTING LESS EACH TIME. BAND AID FOR THE BIGGER ISSUE.I HAVE OWNED 18 JEEPS AND HAVE 4 CURRENTLY, ALL WRANGLER/TJ/CJ. NONE HAVE DONE THIS OR DO THIS.MODIFIED OR NOT. AND THIS NEW 2018 JL IS STOCK.
Additional Notes:
THIS VEHICLE HAS "DEATH WOBBLE" AS IT HAS BEEN CALLED. WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND HITTING A BUMP, BRIDGE JOINT, OR IMPERFECTION IN THE ROAD, THE FRONT END VIOLENTLY SHAKES. IF LOOSEN GRIP ON WHEEL IT GETS WORSE. IT WILL CONTINUE FOR MILES SHAKING THE VEHICLE EXCESSIVELY. ONLY WAY TO STOP THE SHAKING IS TO SLOW TO ABOUT 50 MPH. STARTED AT ABOUT 12, 400 MILES. TOOK TO SHOP AND THEIR GUY CALLED IT DEATH WOBBLE.THE MORE YOU DRIVE THE WORSE IT GETS, AND IN NOV ABOUT 14TH OR SO THEY HAD ME COME IN AND PUT A AFTERMARKET HD STEERING STABILIZER ON IT.IT WORKED FOR ABOUT 1500 MILES THEN THE WOBBLE RETURNED.I REPORTED IT AND ON THE 17TH DEC THEY HAD ME COME IN AND PUT FACTORY STABILIZER BAR ON AND TOED IN MY FRONT ALIGNMENT. THAT WORKED FOR TWO DAYS. WOBBLE CAME BACK AND I REPORTED IT. THE MORE I DRIVE THE WORSE IT GETS. I WENT TO SHOP ON 31 DEC TO SEE WHAT WE ARE DOING. THEY SAID THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME. PROBLEM IS NOT STABILIZERS AND TOE ALIGNMENT. GEOMETRIC AND SOMETHING IS WEARING OUT CAUSING ALL THIS.THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STABILIZERS ARE LASTING LESS EACH TIME. BAND AID FOR THE BIGGER ISSUE.I HAVE OWNED 18 JEEPS AND HAVE 4 CURRENTLY, ALL WRANGLER/TJ/CJ. NONE HAVE DONE THIS OR DO THIS.MODIFIED OR NOT. AND THIS NEW 2018 JL IS STOCK.
Mfg Campaign: 11165821
Recall Date: Jan 4, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
THIS VEHICLE HAS "DEATH WOBBLE" AS IT HAS BEEN CALLED. WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND HITTING A BUMP, BRIDGE JOINT, OR IMPERFECTION IN THE ROAD, THE FRONT END VIOLENTLY SHAKES. IF LOOSEN GRIP ON WHEEL IT GETS WORSE. IT WILL CONTINUE FOR MILES SHAKING THE VEHICLE EXCESSIVELY. ONLY WAY TO STOP THE SHAKING IS TO SLOW TO ABOUT 50 MPH. STARTED AT ABOUT 12, 400 MILES. TOOK TO SHOP AND THEIR GUY CALLED IT DEATH WOBBLE.THE MORE YOU DRIVE THE WORSE IT GETS, AND IN NOV ABOUT 14TH OR SO THEY HAD ME COME IN AND PUT A AFTERMARKET HD STEERING STABILIZER ON IT.IT WORKED FOR ABOUT 1500 MILES THEN THE WOBBLE RETURNED.I REPORTED IT AND ON THE 17TH DEC THEY HAD ME COME IN AND PUT FACTORY STABILIZER BAR ON AND TOED IN MY FRONT ALIGNMENT. THAT WORKED FOR TWO DAYS. WOBBLE CAME BACK AND I REPORTED IT. THE MORE I DRIVE THE WORSE IT GETS. I WENT TO SHOP ON 31 DEC TO SEE WHAT WE ARE DOING. THEY SAID THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME. PROBLEM IS NOT STABILIZERS AND TOE ALIGNMENT. GEOMETRIC AND SOMETHING IS WEARING OUT CAUSING ALL THIS.THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STABILIZERS ARE LASTING LESS EACH TIME. BAND AID FOR THE BIGGER ISSUE.I HAVE OWNED 18 JEEPS AND HAVE 4 CURRENTLY, ALL WRANGLER/TJ/CJ. NONE HAVE DONE THIS OR DO THIS.MODIFIED OR NOT. AND THIS NEW 2018 JL IS STOCK.
Corrective Action:
THIS VEHICLE HAS "DEATH WOBBLE" AS IT HAS BEEN CALLED. WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND HITTING A BUMP, BRIDGE JOINT, OR IMPERFECTION IN THE ROAD, THE FRONT END VIOLENTLY SHAKES. IF LOOSEN GRIP ON WHEEL IT GETS WORSE. IT WILL CONTINUE FOR MILES SHAKING THE VEHICLE EXCESSIVELY. ONLY WAY TO STOP THE SHAKING IS TO SLOW TO ABOUT 50 MPH. STARTED AT ABOUT 12, 400 MILES. TOOK TO SHOP AND THEIR GUY CALLED IT DEATH WOBBLE.THE MORE YOU DRIVE THE WORSE IT GETS, AND IN NOV ABOUT 14TH OR SO THEY HAD ME COME IN AND PUT A AFTERMARKET HD STEERING STABILIZER ON IT.IT WORKED FOR ABOUT 1500 MILES THEN THE WOBBLE RETURNED.I REPORTED IT AND ON THE 17TH DEC THEY HAD ME COME IN AND PUT FACTORY STABILIZER BAR ON AND TOED IN MY FRONT ALIGNMENT. THAT WORKED FOR TWO DAYS. WOBBLE CAME BACK AND I REPORTED IT. THE MORE I DRIVE THE WORSE IT GETS. I WENT TO SHOP ON 31 DEC TO SEE WHAT WE ARE DOING. THEY SAID THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME. PROBLEM IS NOT STABILIZERS AND TOE ALIGNMENT. GEOMETRIC AND SOMETHING IS WEARING OUT CAUSING ALL THIS.THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STABILIZERS ARE LASTING LESS EACH TIME. BAND AID FOR THE BIGGER ISSUE.I HAVE OWNED 18 JEEPS AND HAVE 4 CURRENTLY, ALL WRANGLER/TJ/CJ. NONE HAVE DONE THIS OR DO THIS.MODIFIED OR NOT. AND THIS NEW 2018 JL IS STOCK.
Additional Notes:
THIS VEHICLE HAS "DEATH WOBBLE" AS IT HAS BEEN CALLED. WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND HITTING A BUMP, BRIDGE JOINT, OR IMPERFECTION IN THE ROAD, THE FRONT END VIOLENTLY SHAKES. IF LOOSEN GRIP ON WHEEL IT GETS WORSE. IT WILL CONTINUE FOR MILES SHAKING THE VEHICLE EXCESSIVELY. ONLY WAY TO STOP THE SHAKING IS TO SLOW TO ABOUT 50 MPH. STARTED AT ABOUT 12, 400 MILES. TOOK TO SHOP AND THEIR GUY CALLED IT DEATH WOBBLE.THE MORE YOU DRIVE THE WORSE IT GETS, AND IN NOV ABOUT 14TH OR SO THEY HAD ME COME IN AND PUT A AFTERMARKET HD STEERING STABILIZER ON IT.IT WORKED FOR ABOUT 1500 MILES THEN THE WOBBLE RETURNED.I REPORTED IT AND ON THE 17TH DEC THEY HAD ME COME IN AND PUT FACTORY STABILIZER BAR ON AND TOED IN MY FRONT ALIGNMENT. THAT WORKED FOR TWO DAYS. WOBBLE CAME BACK AND I REPORTED IT. THE MORE I DRIVE THE WORSE IT GETS. I WENT TO SHOP ON 31 DEC TO SEE WHAT WE ARE DOING. THEY SAID THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME. PROBLEM IS NOT STABILIZERS AND TOE ALIGNMENT. GEOMETRIC AND SOMETHING IS WEARING OUT CAUSING ALL THIS.THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STABILIZERS ARE LASTING LESS EACH TIME. BAND AID FOR THE BIGGER ISSUE.I HAVE OWNED 18 JEEPS AND HAVE 4 CURRENTLY, ALL WRANGLER/TJ/CJ. NONE HAVE DONE THIS OR DO THIS.MODIFIED OR NOT. AND THIS NEW 2018 JL IS STOCK.
Mfg Campaign: 11165821
Recall Date: Jan 4, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
IF THE CAR WAS GOING OVER 60 AND HIT A BUMP, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY ALSO CAUSING THE TIRES AND THE WHOLE CAR TO BE UNCONTROLLABLE. WOULD HAVE TO BRAKE AND TRY TO GET IT BACK IN CONTROL. HAPPENED 6 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN SEPTEMBER THE LASDT TIME IT HAPPENED IT SCARED ME BECAUSE IT TOOK A LITTLE WHILE TO GET CONTROL OF THE CAR. I TOOK IT TO NAPLETON JEEP AND AS I WAS EXPLAINING THE SITUATION SHE STOPPED AND SAID IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE MEANING I NEEDED TO CLEAN OUT THE CAR AND WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DRIVE IT. SHE SAID THEY HAD A JEEP THERE FOR OVER 25 DAYS AND SHE DID NOT KNOW WHEN I WOULD BE GETTING IT BACK. IT WAS EXPLAINED TO ME IT IS A STEERING WHEEL DAMPER. OVER RATED SHOCK. I HAVE CALLED NUMEROUS TIMES BOTH THE DEALER AND JEEP. THEY HAVE GIVEN ME 3 DIFFERENT DATES AS TO WHEN THE PART WILL BE IN. NONE OF THOSE HAVE COME TO FORWISHEN. SOMEONE WAS GOING TO CALL ME AND NO ONE EVER DOES.
Corrective Action:
IF THE CAR WAS GOING OVER 60 AND HIT A BUMP, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY ALSO CAUSING THE TIRES AND THE WHOLE CAR TO BE UNCONTROLLABLE. WOULD HAVE TO BRAKE AND TRY TO GET IT BACK IN CONTROL. HAPPENED 6 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN SEPTEMBER THE LASDT TIME IT HAPPENED IT SCARED ME BECAUSE IT TOOK A LITTLE WHILE TO GET CONTROL OF THE CAR. I TOOK IT TO NAPLETON JEEP AND AS I WAS EXPLAINING THE SITUATION SHE STOPPED AND SAID IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE MEANING I NEEDED TO CLEAN OUT THE CAR AND WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DRIVE IT. SHE SAID THEY HAD A JEEP THERE FOR OVER 25 DAYS AND SHE DID NOT KNOW WHEN I WOULD BE GETTING IT BACK. IT WAS EXPLAINED TO ME IT IS A STEERING WHEEL DAMPER. OVER RATED SHOCK. I HAVE CALLED NUMEROUS TIMES BOTH THE DEALER AND JEEP. THEY HAVE GIVEN ME 3 DIFFERENT DATES AS TO WHEN THE PART WILL BE IN. NONE OF THOSE HAVE COME TO FORWISHEN. SOMEONE WAS GOING TO CALL ME AND NO ONE EVER DOES.
Additional Notes:
IF THE CAR WAS GOING OVER 60 AND HIT A BUMP, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY ALSO CAUSING THE TIRES AND THE WHOLE CAR TO BE UNCONTROLLABLE. WOULD HAVE TO BRAKE AND TRY TO GET IT BACK IN CONTROL. HAPPENED 6 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN SEPTEMBER THE LASDT TIME IT HAPPENED IT SCARED ME BECAUSE IT TOOK A LITTLE WHILE TO GET CONTROL OF THE CAR. I TOOK IT TO NAPLETON JEEP AND AS I WAS EXPLAINING THE SITUATION SHE STOPPED AND SAID IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE MEANING I NEEDED TO CLEAN OUT THE CAR AND WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DRIVE IT. SHE SAID THEY HAD A JEEP THERE FOR OVER 25 DAYS AND SHE DID NOT KNOW WHEN I WOULD BE GETTING IT BACK. IT WAS EXPLAINED TO ME IT IS A STEERING WHEEL DAMPER. OVER RATED SHOCK. I HAVE CALLED NUMEROUS TIMES BOTH THE DEALER AND JEEP. THEY HAVE GIVEN ME 3 DIFFERENT DATES AS TO WHEN THE PART WILL BE IN. NONE OF THOSE HAVE COME TO FORWISHEN. SOMEONE WAS GOING TO CALL ME AND NO ONE EVER DOES.
Mfg Campaign: 11164769
Recall Date: Jan 3, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
IF THE CAR WAS GOING OVER 60 AND HIT A BUMP, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY ALSO CAUSING THE TIRES AND THE WHOLE CAR TO BE UNCONTROLLABLE. WOULD HAVE TO BRAKE AND TRY TO GET IT BACK IN CONTROL. HAPPENED 6 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN SEPTEMBER THE LASDT TIME IT HAPPENED IT SCARED ME BECAUSE IT TOOK A LITTLE WHILE TO GET CONTROL OF THE CAR. I TOOK IT TO NAPLETON JEEP AND AS I WAS EXPLAINING THE SITUATION SHE STOPPED AND SAID IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE MEANING I NEEDED TO CLEAN OUT THE CAR AND WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DRIVE IT. SHE SAID THEY HAD A JEEP THERE FOR OVER 25 DAYS AND SHE DID NOT KNOW WHEN I WOULD BE GETTING IT BACK. IT WAS EXPLAINED TO ME IT IS A STEERING WHEEL DAMPER. OVER RATED SHOCK. I HAVE CALLED NUMEROUS TIMES BOTH THE DEALER AND JEEP. THEY HAVE GIVEN ME 3 DIFFERENT DATES AS TO WHEN THE PART WILL BE IN. NONE OF THOSE HAVE COME TO FORWISHEN. SOMEONE WAS GOING TO CALL ME AND NO ONE EVER DOES.
Corrective Action:
IF THE CAR WAS GOING OVER 60 AND HIT A BUMP, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY ALSO CAUSING THE TIRES AND THE WHOLE CAR TO BE UNCONTROLLABLE. WOULD HAVE TO BRAKE AND TRY TO GET IT BACK IN CONTROL. HAPPENED 6 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN SEPTEMBER THE LASDT TIME IT HAPPENED IT SCARED ME BECAUSE IT TOOK A LITTLE WHILE TO GET CONTROL OF THE CAR. I TOOK IT TO NAPLETON JEEP AND AS I WAS EXPLAINING THE SITUATION SHE STOPPED AND SAID IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE MEANING I NEEDED TO CLEAN OUT THE CAR AND WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DRIVE IT. SHE SAID THEY HAD A JEEP THERE FOR OVER 25 DAYS AND SHE DID NOT KNOW WHEN I WOULD BE GETTING IT BACK. IT WAS EXPLAINED TO ME IT IS A STEERING WHEEL DAMPER. OVER RATED SHOCK. I HAVE CALLED NUMEROUS TIMES BOTH THE DEALER AND JEEP. THEY HAVE GIVEN ME 3 DIFFERENT DATES AS TO WHEN THE PART WILL BE IN. NONE OF THOSE HAVE COME TO FORWISHEN. SOMEONE WAS GOING TO CALL ME AND NO ONE EVER DOES.
Additional Notes:
IF THE CAR WAS GOING OVER 60 AND HIT A BUMP, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY ALSO CAUSING THE TIRES AND THE WHOLE CAR TO BE UNCONTROLLABLE. WOULD HAVE TO BRAKE AND TRY TO GET IT BACK IN CONTROL. HAPPENED 6 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN SEPTEMBER THE LASDT TIME IT HAPPENED IT SCARED ME BECAUSE IT TOOK A LITTLE WHILE TO GET CONTROL OF THE CAR. I TOOK IT TO NAPLETON JEEP AND AS I WAS EXPLAINING THE SITUATION SHE STOPPED AND SAID IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE MEANING I NEEDED TO CLEAN OUT THE CAR AND WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DRIVE IT. SHE SAID THEY HAD A JEEP THERE FOR OVER 25 DAYS AND SHE DID NOT KNOW WHEN I WOULD BE GETTING IT BACK. IT WAS EXPLAINED TO ME IT IS A STEERING WHEEL DAMPER. OVER RATED SHOCK. I HAVE CALLED NUMEROUS TIMES BOTH THE DEALER AND JEEP. THEY HAVE GIVEN ME 3 DIFFERENT DATES AS TO WHEN THE PART WILL BE IN. NONE OF THOSE HAVE COME TO FORWISHEN. SOMEONE WAS GOING TO CALL ME AND NO ONE EVER DOES.
Mfg Campaign: 11164769
Recall Date: Jan 3, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING, BETWEEN 70-75 MPH, WHEN I HIT A DEFECT IN THE ROAD, THE CAR WILL BEGIN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. SOMETIMES IT STOPS WHEN I DECELERATE, BUT OTHER TIMES, I HAVE TO PULL OFF ON TO THE SHOULDER. MY JEEP WAS LEASED IN AUGUST 2018. I FIRST NOTICED THE SHAKING IN NOVEMBER. I HAVE ALERTED MY DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT.
Corrective Action:
DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING, BETWEEN 70-75 MPH, WHEN I HIT A DEFECT IN THE ROAD, THE CAR WILL BEGIN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. SOMETIMES IT STOPS WHEN I DECELERATE, BUT OTHER TIMES, I HAVE TO PULL OFF ON TO THE SHOULDER. MY JEEP WAS LEASED IN AUGUST 2018. I FIRST NOTICED THE SHAKING IN NOVEMBER. I HAVE ALERTED MY DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT.
Additional Notes:
DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING, BETWEEN 70-75 MPH, WHEN I HIT A DEFECT IN THE ROAD, THE CAR WILL BEGIN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. SOMETIMES IT STOPS WHEN I DECELERATE, BUT OTHER TIMES, I HAVE TO PULL OFF ON TO THE SHOULDER. MY JEEP WAS LEASED IN AUGUST 2018. I FIRST NOTICED THE SHAKING IN NOVEMBER. I HAVE ALERTED MY DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT.
Mfg Campaign: 11165620
Recall Date: Jan 3, 2019
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