Jeep® Could Offer Settlement On ’18 To ’20 Wrangler & Gladiator “Death Wobble” Issue
Extended Warranty & Reimbursement For Repairs...
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Jeep® may be ready to offer a settlement to certain 2018 to 2020 Wrangler (JL) and Gladiator (JT) owners that have experienced the issue known as “Death Wobble,” according to a report from the Detroit Free Press.
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The Death Wobble issue refers to severe shaking in the front of the vehicle after the vehicle hits a bump at highway speed. The shaking and vibrations often lead to a scary experience for drivers.
Under the proposed settlement, Jeep looks to be extending the warranty coverage for the affected vehicles listed to an 8-year / 90,000-mile (whichever comes first) plan and will include “all parts and labor needed to replace a failed front suspension damper.” It would mark a significant increase over the standard 3-year / 36,000-mile limited warranty that is standard on both vehicles.
For those owners or lessees of the affected vehicle who have had to pay for repairs related to a front suspension steering damper submit a claim for reimbursement to www.fcarecallreimbursement.com.
The settlement would also have Stellantis (FCA US) pay the attorney fees for the plaintiffs capped at $3.95 million and $4,000 for each of the 6 class representatives. The agreement would deny FCA US of any admission of liability or wrongdoing.
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The Death Wobble has been an ongoing issue plaguing both customers and FCA US for over a decade. A class action suit was initially filed in U.S. District Court in Detroit, way back in 2019. A fairness hearing is scheduled for April 19th, in Detroit. A settlement could finally offer a resolution for approximately 192,000 Jeep owners with affected vehicles.
FCA US began installing a new steering damper, or a stabilizer to address the steering vibration issues in late 2019.
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