Jeep recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission function which may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Jeep Wrangler 2012–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V234000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 4, 2013
- Owners notified
- Sep 23, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 180,131
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 23, 2011 to Feb 23, 2013
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines; Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Back over prevention Aug 13, 2026
- Jeep recall: Wheels Jul 16, 2026
- Jeep recall: Steering Jun 4, 2026
- Chrysler / Jeep / Ram recall: Back over prevention May 21, 2026
- Jeep recall: Child seat Apr 9, 2026
- Jeep recall: Electrical system Oct 30, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.