NHTSA Complaint #11435611 — 2003 JEEP WRANGLER STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11435611
Vehicle	2003 JEEP WRANGLER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 17, 2021
Date Filed	October 5, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

Violent shaking after hitting holes in the road during acceleration-less tan 30 MPH. My vehicle has been inspected by my mechanic, who has knowledge of the “Death Wobble”. Safety was at risk due to front end shaking violently and almost losing control of the vehicle. The problem has been confirmed by mechanic. They started to manifest about 8 months ago.

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