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Recall 09V-436

CHRYSLER LLC recalled the 2007 to 2008 Jeep Wrangler: Power train (automatic transmission).

At a glance

Campaign number
09V-436
Reported
November 5, 2009
Vehicles affected
88,461 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2008 jeep wrangler vehicles manufactured from june 2006 through july 2008, equipped with automatic transmissions. These vehicles were not equipped with a transmission fluid temperature warning system.

The risk

Fluid could boil over and may come into contact with a hot engine or exhaust component and cause a fire.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and install a "hotoil" message in the instrument cluster and a chime indicating an elevated transmission fluid condition. The recall began on february 22, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Chrysler recall no. J30.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles