NHTSA Defect Investigation #EQ09006

TOW BAR ASSEMBLY FAILURE: Equipment:Mechanical**

CLOSED

no recall issued

** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
2008 JEEP WRANGLER -- The defective tow bar assemblies involved in this recall were supplied to Chrysler for use on some of its Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The purpose of this investigation was to identify any additional purchasers of identical or substantially similar defective assemblies and to initiate additional defect reporting and safety recalls as necessary. To accomplish this rmd contacted the supplier of the assemblies, valley towing products, and confirmed no other such assemblies were distributed. This eq is therefore closed. Investigation was initiated on July 22 2009. Closed on August 19 2009. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EQ09006 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE09037

TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING / FIRE: Power Train:Automatic Transmission**

OPEN

possible recall

** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
2008 JEEP WRANGLER -- The Office Of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received three complaints alleging transmission overheating, potentially leading to fluid expulsion, which may result in a vehicle fire. One complainant alleged a fire occurred and another complainant alleged transmission fluid leakage onto the catalytic converter, creating an excessive amount of smoke. A preliminary evaluation has been opened to determine the frequency, scope and potential safety consequences of the alleged defect. Investigation was initiated on August 12 2009. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE09037 »