Chrysler Recalls 2012-2013 Jeep Wranglers for Transmission Fluid Leak Risk
Chrysler is recalling 2012-2013 Jeep Wranglers with 3.6L engines and automatic transmissions because a power steering line may wear a hole in the transmission oil cooler line, causing fluid loss.
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 (transmission fluid loss) that may result in loss of transmission function and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and an automatic transmission. The affected vehicles were manufactured between January 23, 2011, and February 23, 2013.
The recall addresses a defect where the power steering line may contact and wear a hole in the transmission oil cooler line. This contact can result in a loss of transmission fluid, which may lead to a loss of transmission function and increase the risk of a crash.
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 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
- Affected units
- 180,131
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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