Jeep Wrangler: Fire May Occur
Jeep is recalling 25 Wrangler vehicles because transmission fluid may overheat under certain driving conditions and potentially contact hot engine parts, which could cause a fire under the hood. The fix involves reprogramming the vehicle's computer to add a transmission temperature warning and updating the owner's manual. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- JEEP
- Product
- Vehicles: JEEP WRANGLER. Units affected: 25
- Reason
- Under certain driving conditions the transmission fluid may overheat. Continuous operations under these conditions may cause the fluid to boil over and come into contact with hot exhaust and engine components which might lead to an under bonnet fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the cabin compartment computer to add a transmission temperature warning feature. An addendum will also be added to the Owner's Manual.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2010-04-23
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/8736c87b-8f44-4b24-b474-ae84710602c2