| Issue ID | 767916 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10312308 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER SAHARA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 22/10/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving on paved roads at speeds of 35 mph or less in a local park, a loud chime began to sound with no corresponding indicator light. I pulled over and shut the engine off, waited a few seconds, restarted the engine, the chime was not sounding, so i drove home. Once on the highway, the torque converter would not lock up properly and continued to slip for several miles until normal operation resumed. After checking everything once home, it appears that the chime was indicating the transmission was overheating, explaining the malfunction of the torque converter. I have read of others having similar experiences. I need to stress that this over heating occurred under normal operating conditions. Updated 05/24/10*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | FORWARDED FROM A CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE |
| City and State | BOONE, IA |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FA54117LXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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