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Jeep Wrangler Recalled for Loss of Steering Defect risk in 20,459 vehicles.

Chrysler is recalling over 20,000 of the 2010 and 2011 Jeep Wrangler vehicles because the driver may lose control of the steering because of a defect in construction related to the axle. Do you own one of these potential lemon Jeep Wrangler vehicles?
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
2010 JEEP WRANGLER, 2011 Jeep Wrangler
 2010 Jeep Wrangler and 2011 Jeep Wrangler
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Mfr's Report Date: MAR 01, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V145000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 20,459
Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM JULY 12, 2010, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10, 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A DEGRADATION OF FASTENER TORQUE FOR VARIOUS FRONT AND REAR AXLE ATTACHMENTS TO THE CHASSIS MODULE.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN NOISE, OR ULTIMATELY, DEGRADATION IN STEERING AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RE-TORQUE ALL NINETEEN FASTENERS TO THE MAXIMUM RESIDUAL TORQUE VALUES.
If you've got a lemon, don't take a chance. If your dealer won't help you, call us. Getting rid of lemon Jeep vehicles is what we do. Since 1978. And making them pay your attorney fees too is what the law requires and it's only fair.

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