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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 12V216📅 May 16, 2012

2010 Jeep Wrangler recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

If this occurs, the debris CAN ignite without warning, resulting in a vehicle fire.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V216000
Manufacturer recall #
M22
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Vehicles affected
65,246
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Owner phone
1-800-853-1403
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 16, 2012
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Chrysler’s recall number is M22.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V216 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V216?

2010 Jeep Wrangler. 65,246 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Jeep dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-853-1403.