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Jeep Wrangler Recall 13V234: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

NHTSA campaign 13V234, reported June 4, 2013, 180,131 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V234Chrysler Group LLC
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Problem
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.
Risk
A loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission function which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Jeep Wrangler20122013