Recall Details For: 2012 JEEP WRANGLER
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 13V234000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 96512
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:13V234000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: JEEP
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: WRANGLER
- MODEL YEAR: 2012
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : N28
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Chrysler Group LLC
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20110123
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20130223
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 180131
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20130923
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20130604
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20130604
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: 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.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: A loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission function which may increase the risk of a crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: 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. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N28.
RECALL NOTES: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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