NHTSA Recall # | 70284 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 11V145000 |
MFG Compaign # | L09 |
Manufacturer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | WRANGLER |
Model Year | 2010 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 24/03/11 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/07/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 10/09/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 01/03/11 |
Report created | 04/03/11 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 18326 |
Defect summary | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 jeep wrangler vehicles manufactured from july 12, 2010, through september 10, 2010. Some vehicles may experience a degradation of fastener torque for various front and rear axle attachments to the chassis module. |
Consequence summary | This could result in noise, or ultimately, degradation in steering and handling characteristics which could lead to loss of directional control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will re-torque all nineteen fasteners to the maximum residual torque values. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 24, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. |
Recall notes | Chrysler safety recall no. L09. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |