Fiat Chrysler faces class-action lawsuit over 'death wobble' complaints for 2015-2018 Jeep Wrangler.

Auto Business News-June 17, 2019--Fiat Chrysler faces class-action lawsuit over 'death wobble' complaints for 2015-2018 Jeep Wrangler

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Auto Business News - 17 June 2019

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, a company formed by the reorganisation of Fiat and Chrysler, is reportedly facing a class-action lawsuit over alleged 'death wobble' complaints related to the 2015-2018 Jeep Wrangler.

The issue centres around steering oscillations that can occur with a coil-sprung solid front axle under certain circumstances, such as hitting a pothole or under hard braking. Complaints suggest that the oscillations are likely to worsen at highway speeds. Earlier reports stated that the problem was more concentrated on aftermarket modifications, such as larger front tyres or lifted suspension, that were...

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