NHTSA recall 13V-234 (13V234000)
power train recall reported June 4, 2013 - about 180,131 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V234000
- Also written as
- 13V-234
- Manufacturer number
- N28
- Reported
- June 4, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~180,131
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission function which may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-234 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.