NHTSA Complaint #10765254 — 1998 JEEP WRANGLER UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10765254
Vehicle	1998 JEEP WRANGLER
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	September 10, 2013
Date Filed	September 18, 2015
Mileage	180,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

DESIGN FLAW WHICH ALLOWS WATER IN BUT NOT OUT CAUSES WATER AND DIRT TO COLLECT INSIDE OF CHASSIS FRAME, CAUSING IT TO RUST FROM THE INSIDE OUT.

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