Regulators investigating steering issues with Jeeps

U.S. safety regulators are investigating complaints of steering problems in about 270,000 SUVS made by Fiat Chrysler.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it granted a consumer’s petition asking for a probe into 2018 and 2019 Jeep Wranglers.

The agency said more than 3,500 owners have complained to the company and government about frame weld problems or steering issues, including a shimmy or wobble, looseness, or locking up. No crashes or injuries have been reported.

The Wrangler was recalled last year for misaligned welds that could cause steering problems.

Fiat Chrysler says dealers will install a hydraulic device to mitigate vibrations.