Recall
Jeep Wrangler — 12V216000
NHTSA ID
12V216000
Make
Jeep
Model
Wrangler
Years Affected
2010
Recall Date
2012-05-16
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
65,246
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
M22
Summary
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION SKID PLATE, WHICH IS CLOSE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CAN COLLECT DEBRIS.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE DEBRIS CAN IGNITE WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
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.