16 Jp jpmagazine.com OCTOBER 2019
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“Summary: A defect petition
was received by the Office
of Defects Investigation
requesting a formal
investigation of model
year 2018 Jeep Wrangler
vehicles for the existence of weld related safety defects
located on the vehicle frame. The petitioner alleges
widespread weld defects across ‘nearly all’ 2018 Jeep
Wrangler (specifically JL family code) vehicle frames.
The petition describes a broad list of frame weld
deficiencies, including porous welds, excessive slag,
lack of weld penetration, over penetration of welds,
overweld or weld drip, and weld splash. The weld
defects are allegedly located at a variety of locations
on the frame assembly including the track bar bracket
welds that have broken and resulted in steering concerns
(see NHTSA safety recall 18V-675). The petitioner alleges
that the existence of the described weld defects could
result in ‘catastrophic failure.’ This defect petition
has been opened to evaluate the issue and determine
whether to grant or deny the petitioner’s request.”
—From the Defect Petition by NHTSA about frame weld issues, including
“exces si ve slag , lack o f and /or over pene t r a t ion , over w eld or w eld dr ip, w eld splash and por ous
welds, and at various frame locations.” If you have concerns that your Wrangler is affected,
t alk t o y our dealer ship or call t he F C A U S R ecall In f or ma t ion C en t er a t 8 0 0 / 8 5 3 -14 0 3.Where the Jeeps Are
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24th Fall Willys Jeep Reunion
& Swap Meet
September 13-14, 2019
Auto World Museum
Fulton, Missouri
willysreunion.comClass-Action Settlement Reached For Jeep EcoDiesel
The 3.0L EcoDiesel settlement has been finalized, to which Fiat Chrysler
said, “The settlements contain no findings of wrongdoing, nor admission
of any wrongdoing, by FCA US. The approvals open the official benefit
period for affected customers, paving the way for free engine-control
software updates and an extended powertrain warranty for diesel-
powered ’14-’16 Ram 1500 pickups and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs.”
In terms of money, “Class members who submit a timely and valid
claim will receive a cash payment. Under the class action settlement,
owners may receive up to $3,075, while lessees may receive up to $990.
Eligible former owners and former lessees are entitled to receive up to
$990. The deadline for class-action claim submissions is February 3, 2021.
Claims will not be considered if vehicle software is not updated by May 3,
2021, through a certified Jeep or Ram dealer. Former owners and lessees
mus t submit valid claims by Augus t 1, 2019.” For more information, visit
ecodieselsettlement.com or call 833/280-4748.Could the Jeep Ayastigi Be Built?
Meet the Jeep Ayastigi, the creation of
graphic designer Dejan Hristov. It’s what he
imagined a Jeep Trackhawk would be like if
it ran in the same circles as the Lamborghini
Urus or Porsche Cayenne, and also the same
circles as coupes, and also the same circles
as 700hp engines. Check out a bunch of
photos here: bit.ly/2EHk2dZ.