NHTSA Complaint #10484773 — 2006 JEEP WRANGLER STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10484773
Vehicle	2006 JEEP WRANGLER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	September 1, 2006
Date Filed	November 15, 2012
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

AT 53 MPH THE FRONT END STARTS WHAT IS WELL KNOWN AS A DEATH WOBBLE. THIS IS A VERY WELL KNOWN PROBLEM THAT JEEP NEEDS TO DO A RECALL ON AND FIX. MY JEEP SHAKES SO BAD IT WILL JERK THE STEERING WHEEL OUT OF YOUR HANDS. *TR

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