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2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler recall: automatic transmission

Chrysler LLC reported this safety recall on November 5, 2009. It covers about 88,461 vehicles.

vehicles affected
88,461
reported
Nov 5, 2009
owners notified
Feb 22, 2010
related complaints
113

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong
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.
Risk
Fluid could boil over and may come into contact with a hot engine or exhaust component and cause a fire.
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.

Recall number 09V436000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 113 complaints about transmission problems.

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Questions about recall 09V436000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 09V436000, reported on November 5, 2009, covers about 88,461 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V436000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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