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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles faces a class action lawsuit alleging Jeep Wranglers are affected by a “death wobble.”
Lead plaintiff Clair Reynolds claims model-year 2015-2018 Jeep Wranglers contain a defective front axle and dampening system that causes the steering wheel to shake “violently,” often while vehicles are being driven at highway speeds.
“This phenomenon is referred to as the Jeep ‘Death Wobble,’” according to the Jeep class action lawsuit. “The ‘Death Wobble’ is the seemingly uncontrollable side-to-side shaking of a Jeep’s front-end steering components and — by extension — its steering wheel.”
“The ‘Death Wobble’ makes the Jeep difficult to control for the operator, including a safety risk to the occupants and others on the road, and simulates sudden front end failure.”
According to the Jeep Wrangler class action, the carmaker has been aware of the defect after numerous complaints about Jeep owners’ death wobble experiences were posted online.
Indeed, the Jeep class action lawsuit notes that the online forums about the death wobble recommend neither hard braking or accelerating, but to bring the vehicle to a controlled stop on the shoulder of the road.
Fiat Chrysler refuses to acknowledge the problem and fails to provide an adequate fix, says the plaintiff.
“When owners and lessees of the Jeep Vehicles return to their dealership to complain about the Death Wobble, Jeep offers to replace the steering damper if the vehicle is under warranty,” states the Jeep class action lawsuit. “But, as widely reported and experienced by Plaintiff here, that is simply a band-aid fix that will only temporarily conceal the problem. The ‘Death Wobble’ will ultimately return and can only be remedied by substantial revisions and repair to the suspension.”
Further, the carmaker has failed to warn the public and current and future Jeep owners about the alleged defect, according to the Jeep class action.
The plaintiff seeks to represent a nationwide class of 2015-2018 Jeep Wrangler current and former owners and lessees.
The Jeep class action lawsuit demands that Fiat Chrysler implement a buyback of 2015 through 2018 Jeep Wranglers and that the car company absorb the costs of depreciation and lost value due to the alleged defect.
Further, the plaintiff wants reimbursement for herself and the proposed Class for any repairs made on the defective vehicles. Fiat Chrysler should also provide class members temporary replacement vehicles, the complaint says.
The plaintiff is represented by E. Powell Miller, Sharon S. Almonrode and William Kalas of The Miller Law Firm PC; Simon B. Paris, Patrick Howard and Charles J. Kocher of Saltz Mongeluzzi Barrett & Bendesky PC; Joseph G. Sauder, Matthew D. Schelkopf and Joseph B. Kenney of Sauder Schelkopf; and Daniel E. Gustafson, David A. Goodwin and Raina C. Borrelli of Gustafson Gluek PLLC.
The Jeep Wrangler class action lawsuit is Reynolds v. FCA US LLC, Case No. 2:19-cv-11745-AC-EAS, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
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102 thoughts onJeep class action says Wranglers have ‘death wobble’
My 2015 Jeep had such a bad wobble it got totaled two weeks ago in a downpour rain, couldn’t control the wheel and slid into walls causing the air bags to all deploy and totaling the 4 year old vehicle.
Just purchased 2018Jeep wrangler JL. Where do I sign uo?
Yes I had the first four-door Jeep ( Mercedes Benz ) Was in it before Fiat, it was a really really bad I even called the company and told them to put it on their record I went true HELL, I spent about $2000 trying to fix the problem ,Then shortly after that I got to an accident My Jeep Was brick red and like I said with the first model 2007. I got so tired of it I traded it in for a newer jeep 4 doors White , I was happy for six months winter came no heat nobody want to pay for it , I still drive around with the jeep that is cold every winter
I had my Jeep for 6 months in total I bought it as a present for my self as my first car.. I was on my way to Santa Cruz and was going atleast 40-45 mph and I experienced my first death wobble in the bottom of a ditch when I couldn’t control it damm I wish I would have know about this sooner.. I got a letter in the mail later that night about my defective steering damper..
I have a 2018 Jeep Wrangler unlimited with 12,000 miles on. Took it into dealer now for second time to get it fixed for same problem of death wobble. I just want out of my lease and they won’t let me!!
I have a 2017 Jeep Wrangler with 6000 miles on it, never been told anything about this problem. Add my name to the list please or send info.
How do I sign up?
Please include me in this ad I have a 2015 Jeep Wrangler..
I own a 2014 jeep wrangler
That has the death wobble
Please add me I own a 2015 Jeep Wrangler and I am having shaking problems and also having lifter problems.