Brake Drum problems of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler

Three problems related to brake drum have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Drum problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2004

While driving on route 93 in boston, MA on a rainy day at 6 am. I braked and swerved to avoid a car and the back brakes on 97 Jeep Wrangler locked and the back end came around and I it the zipper lane barrier. I ended up facing traffice in the wrong direction in the high speed lane.

2 Brake Drum problem

Consumer complains that front brakes are the only ones that work property to stop vehicle, consumer feels that brakes are defective and requests a defect investigation for possible recall, dealership has been contacted.

3 Brake Drum problem

Consumer complains that front brakes are the only ones that work property to stop vehicle, consumer feels that brakes are defective and requests a defect investigation for possible recall, dealership has been contacted.




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