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  1. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    What was happening that you need to have it replaced again? Did the new one go bad? Or was there just no improvement immediately?
  2. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    All, So I got eyes on the steering gearbox and it has been replaced with a BLACK one, I could not get eyes on the serial number. (picture below). I drove 25 miles on 2 lane country road, which is where I had the worst level of wandering and oversteer issues due to the crown of the roads being...
  3. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    To get the picture I went under the jeep by the left front tire and just inside the frame and looked up.
  4. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    All, I just got back from the dealer getting my gearbox replaced. I will have to drive it more tomorrow as I didnt get a chance to drive it much but so far minimal change if any. I did notice that the COLD air pressure in my tires was at 39 and had it at 32 so that might be the reason I felt...
  5. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    All, I just got a call that my new steering gearbox is at the dealership. I have an appointment for tomorrow. Hopefully on Friday I can post that the new gearbox fixed the problem. I see the part number I have on the jeep now is 56029780AD. I will keep you all posted.
  6. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    Mine steering box was ordered just last week and there is no anticipated due date as all parts are backordered.
  7. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    Thanks I found it. Hopefully they replace the whole component. I have seen in the thread that they only replace the top part with the 4 bolts
  8. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    I am glad to read some of these posts. I received a call from Jeep on Monday November 30th after 1 1/2 years of dealing with the loose steering approx 3 to 4 inches of play before actual steering control engages. Anyway they told me about the TSB 08-274 and we scheduled an appointment for...
  9. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    All, Report the issue to the Nation Highway Traffic Safety Administration. www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov It will take time but they will get back to you. The more of us that bring it up the better. I have been dealing with the same issue for 4 months. 1/3 of the miles I have on the vehicle are...
  10. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    Do you know what the spec is for the toe? Or does anybody know where I can find the alignment specs? I had a dealership say they adjusted the toe and it made a significant difference on the wandering, however no spec was provided. Last week I took it in and asked them to swap the steering...
  11. First time in Jeep Wrangler JL. Can't keep steering straight

    All, Many of us are getting the run around from FCA and the Jeep Dealerships. In addition to persistance (which wastes everybodys time) you should to to the National Higway Traffic Safety Administration website www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov and fill out a complaint. This is a government...
  12. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    All, I am on the phone with Jeep Cares as I type this and there seems to be a new proceedure. They will not give me a case number until after they make an appointment with the dealership. When the dealership tells them what the problem is they will open a case number and track it. But until...
  13. 2018 JL steering wander

    All, In addition to everything we all have been trying we should go onto the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website and file a complaint. www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov Jeep has been ignoring this issue and giving us the run around for far too long. Maybe in time we can get some help.
  14. Steering Feels Loose and or Wander

    All, In addition to the fixes and Jeep Cares cases log into the Nathion Highway Traffice Safety Administration and file a complaint. Jeep has been ignoring this issue long enough. www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov it may take a little time but they will get back to you. Maybe in time we can get some...
  15. Loose Steering is NORMAL for the JL

    All, In addition to the Jeep Cares cases, log on to the website below and file a complaint. www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Jeep has been skirting this issue for far to long. If people file complaints the NHTSA, will look into it and hopefully we can...
  16. Loose 2018 Wrangler Steering FIXED !

    All, I have posted on the other thread as well about steering feels loose and wanders. If you are having loose steering issues to to the website: www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and file a complaint. You will need your VIN number and any other...
  17. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    All, If you are having issues with loose steering as I am and feel the vehicle is on the dangerous side to drive please log into the website I am listing below and file a complaint. Jeep will not fix the issue unless we get some help. The website is for the Nathional Highway Traffic Safety...
  18. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    Vezfly, thanks for the update and that sounds promising. I have a 2109 JLUR with a late May or early June build and it still has the AD steering gear box. I will open a Jeep Cares case and see what they will do. I am assuming (but hate to assume anything) that they did a wheel alignment...


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