# 2011 JEEP COMPASS — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `1531220` · 2019-01-14 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** JEEP
- **Model:** COMPASS
- **Year:** 2011
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Miles at failure:** 29,000
- **Speed:** 65 mph
## Narrative
WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN CAR STARTED TO SWERVE FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND THE BRAKES LOCKED. SHE SMASHED INTO THE BARRIER AND WHOLE CAR WAS TOTALLED. DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW WE CAN GET COMPENSATION FOR THIS. *DT*JB
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