NHTSA Complaint #11498030 — 2017 JEEP WRANGLER

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11498030
Vehicle	2017 JEEP WRANGLER
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	December 16, 2022
Date Filed	December 19, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

This event occurred on 12/16/2022. The temperature was 30 degrees Fahrenheit and was snowing in Chicago. Upon turning on the defrost setting in the vehicle, the windshield began to crack and put the safety of the passengers at risk. Upon keeping the defrost on, the crack on the windshield contend to grow (larger than 6"). There were no previous cracks or damage to the windshield. There were no warning lights or messages indicating any issues with the windshield.

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