2007 - 2008 Wrangler RECALL Options

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Hot ATF Sparks Recall

By George Gill

Risk of transmission fluid boiling over in heavy use and possibly causing a fire prompted Chrysler to recall more than 160,000 model year 2007 to 2008 Jeep Wranglers equipped with automatic transmissions.

“These vehicles were not equipped with a transmission fluid warning system, and the operation of these vehicles beyond the limits of reasonable usage over a period of time could result in transmission failure and in some cases transmission fluid expulsion,” Chrysler informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Nov. 3. “The expelled fluid could come in contact with a hot engine or exhaust component and cause a fire.”

The recall, expected to begin in December, applies to 161,450 Jeep Wranglers manufactured between June 2006 and July 2008.

Dealers will inspect and install a “hot oil” message in the instrument cluster and a chime that indicates elevated transmission fluid temperature. Chrysler said it will also provide an owner’s manual addendum stating the purpose of the “hot oil” message and chime, and including caution and warning statements.

[Mrsig]

I went to my Dealer on Monday and they do not have the software yet!!

[SaharaBlues]

My wife said we got a letter in the mail about a towbar recall too??? Not sure what that's all about...

[custom89xj]

yeah i was reading about the tow bar recall

Recall ID # 09E044000 - EQUIPMENT

Recall Date:
JUL 09, 2009


Model Affected:
2008 JEEP WRANGLER


Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 308 AFTERMARKET MOPAR TOW BAR ASSEMBLIES, P/N 82209758, SOLD DURING 2007 AND 2008 CALENDAR YEAR WHICH ARE USED TO TOW MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES.


Consequence:
THE TOW BAR CAN FAIL UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE TOWED VEHICLE SEPARATING FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.


Remedy:
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF ALL 2007 AND 2008 MODEL YEAR JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES WHO COULD HAVE PURCHASED A RECALLED TOW BAR AND WILL REPLACE THE TOW BARS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.


Potential Units Affected:
308


Notes:
CHRYSLER LLC J24


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