Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
What Happened
The automatic transmission in your Jeep Wrangler uses a special fluid to keep it running smoothly. In some 2007-2008 Wranglers, this fluid can get too hot, but there's no warning system to alert you.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fluid boils over, it could spill onto a hot engine or exhaust part and cause a fire. This is a serious situation that could lead to a vehicle fire.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will add a warning system to your Jeep's instrument cluster, so you'll know if the transmission fluid gets too hot. This warning will alert you to take care of the issue before it becomes a problem. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2008 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2006 THROUGH JULY 2008, EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE WARNING SYSTEM.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FLUID COULD BOIL OVER AND MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH A HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST COMPONENT AND CAUSE A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A "HOTOIL" MESSAGE IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND A CHIME INDICATING AN ELEVATED TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.
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