The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V216000·Announced 2012-05-16

Chrysler Recalls 2010 Jeep Wranglers for Automatic Transmission Fire Risk

Chrysler is recalling 2010 Jeep Wranglers with automatic transmissions because the skid plate can collect debris near the catalytic converter, posing a fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of vehicle fire, which is a risk-of-harm product defect. The source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, placing this in the 'High' category per the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2010 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. The recall addresses a defect in the transmission skid plate, which is located close to the catalytic converter.

The transmission skid plate can collect debris. If this occurs, the debris can ignite without warning, resulting in a vehicle fire. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the skid plate with a skid bar free of charge. 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 — Jeep Wrangler
Hazard
Affected units
65,246

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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