What causes a Jeep death wobble?

What causes a Jeep death wobble?

What causes death wobble? Death wobble can result from any one or a combination of suspension and steering component issues ranging from unbalanced tires, loose components, improper alignment of steering components, worn shocks or steering damper, and/or anything bent or broken related to suspension and steering.

Is Jeep Death Wobble covered by warranty?

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. The “Death Wobble” will ultimately return and can only be remedied by substantial revisions and repair to the suspension.

Is there a steering damper recall on my Jeep?

The steering damper was replaced on our jeep while it was part of the dealers inventory. When I bought it ,it was brought to my attention that the V41 recall was performed. There has always been some play in the steering, a dead spot if you will, but the damn thing tracks beautifully when you let go of the wheel at speed.

What does death wobble mean on a Jeep Wrangler?

Death wobble is a rapid oscillation in your steering components and results in your steering wheel moving very quickly from side to side. It has earned this name because it feels like your Wrangler is literally falling apart and that letting go of the steering wheel can lead to a very bad day.

What to do about steering wheel wobble in Jeep Wrangler?

The company will install a new steering damper, a part also known as a stabilizer, in affected Jeep Wranglers in an effort to address the steering wheel vibration reported by some owners after their vehicles hit a bump at highway speeds, an experience many describe as frightening.

Is the steering damper on a JL still working?

Ever since bringing the PSI down, the steering has significantly improved. At high speeds 70mph+, it can get unsteady. But, I rarely ever exceed speeds of 70mph. I’m not sure if I’ve just adapted to the “loose steering” of the JL, or if it just doesn’t even exist. My question is, to those who got the steering damper recall, did it help?