The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V145000·Announced 2011-03-01

Chrysler Recalls 2010-2011 Jeep Wranglers for Axle Fastener Torque Issues

Chrysler is recalling certain 2010-2011 Jeep Wranglers because front and rear axle fasteners may lose torque, potentially affecting steering and handling.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle assembly) that could lead to loss of directional control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured between July 12, 2010, and September 10, 2010. The recall involves a potential degradation of fastener torque for various front and rear axle attachments to the chassis module.

This defect could result in noise or a degradation in steering and handling characteristics. In severe cases, this could lead to a loss of directional control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will re-torque all nineteen fasteners to the maximum residual torque values at no charge to the owner. The safety recall began on March 24, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP WRANGLER
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
18,326

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • WRANGLER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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