Recall 13V-234
Chrysler Group LLC recalled the 2012 to 2013 Jeep Wrangler: Power train (automatic transmission, cooling unit and lines); Steering (hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V-234
- Reported
- June 4, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 180,131 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission function which may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N28.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Jeep Wrangler 2012 to 2013