| Issue ID | 955853 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10489220 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 13/10/12 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I use my jeep off roading once in a while, everytime i get off into sand whether its hard packed or soft my transmission over temp light comes on. The first time i had this happen i stooped and read the owners manual on what causes this light and what actions to take to correct it. The manual says to immediately stop the car and turn it off, which is ridiculous out in the middle of nowhere. I researched this issue and found that the transmission fluid may overheat and start a fire as it spews out the dip stick tube. This is crazy, why did they not put a transmission cooler on this car. I have had 7 other wranglers over the years and have not had this issue or threat of a fire before. Stopping your car to prevent a fire should not be an idiot light, it needs an engineering fix. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN ANTONIO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1J4HA6D14BLXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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