NHTSA Campaign Id 13V234000; Date: Jun. 4, 2013
A loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission function which may increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:2012 Jeep Wrangler; 2013 Jeep Wrangler
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: Chrysler Group Llc
Affected Units:: 180,131
Recall 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.
How to 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 1-800-247-9753. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 23, 2013
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