Issue ID | 1679988 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11343413 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 01/08/17 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway and experienced the death wobble. The contact and an independent mechanic performed a test drive however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that two days later while driving 55 mph, the vehicle drove over a bump and experienced the death wobble again. The contact took the vehicle to v&h automotive (2414 n central ave, marshfield, wi 54449, (715) 387-2545) and the mechanic replaced the steering damper control. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph and going around a curb of, the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway and the failure recurred causing the toolbar to fracture and the cable bars and toolbar to detach. The contact contacted the manufacturer and the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 200.*dt consumer stated dealer fixed the steering damper control and the manufacturer reimbursed the consumer but incident happened again. The latest incident that occurred was jeep broke the tow bar and safety cables and ended rear ending a motor home twice.*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 200 |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | WINTER, WI |
VIN pattern | 1C4PJMDS6FWXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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