NHTSA Recall # | 96511 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V234000 |
MFG Compaign # | N28 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | WRANGLER |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UN |
Date of notification | 23/09/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 23/01/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 23/02/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 04/06/13 |
Report created | 04/06/13 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 180131 |
Defect summary | Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 jeep wrangler vehicles equipped with a 3. 6l engine and an automatic transmission and manufactured january 23, 2011, through february 23, 2013. The power steering line may contact and wear a hole in the transmission oil cooler line resulting in a loss of transmission fluid. |
Consequence summary | A loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission function which may increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on september 23, 2013. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is n28. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |