2010 Wrangler Recall

DETROIT — Chrysler is recalling nearly 87,000 Jeep Wranglers in the U.S., Canada and elsewhere due to a risk of fires.

The recall affects only Wranglers from the 2010 model year that have automatic transmissions and were built before July 14, 2010, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in documents posted Saturday on its website.

Debris can get caught between a plate that protects the transmission and the catalytic converter, causing a fire. A catalytic converter is part of the exhaust system and uses heat and precious metals to control pollution.

Chrysler knows of at least 14 complaints of fires caused by the problem with 2010 Wranglers. The company says it doesn't know of any injuries. It said debris can get trapped when the SUVs are driven off-road or through tall brush.

Chrysler, which makes the classic Wrangler and other Jeeps, will fix the problem free of charge by replacing the plate with a bar so debris doesn't get caught.

The recall affects about 68,000 Wranglers in the U.S., 6,000 in Canada, 1,500 in Mexico and about 11,000 in other countries, Chrysler spokesman Eric Mayne said. Chrysler will contact all the owners by mail. Recall work is expected to begin this month.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also checked Wranglers from the 2007 through 2012 model years and determined that only the 2010 models had the debris problem. Mayne said the 2010 Wranglers had a transmission plate and catalytic converter that were configured differently than the Wranglers from the other model years.

NHTSA said in documents that it had received 14 complaints of Wrangler fires from the other model years, but Mayne said there was no pattern or common cause in those fires.

Source: Huffington Post

UPDATE-NHTSA Closes The Case On Clocksprings

We have updated details on the clockspring recall.  Although the recall only affects right hand drive Jeep Wranglers, Chrysler is extending the warranty for lefties.  2007 left hand drive Wrangler clocksprings will now be covered up to 10 years or 150,000 miles.

The NHTSA investigated about 180 cases of airbag warning lights because of faulty clocksprings.  Chrysler Group LLC said that 82 of 181 complaints were from right-hand drive Wranglers.  These Jeeps were mainly used by postal carriers in dusty, rural environments.  Chrysler recalled the 5,334 right-hand drive Jeeps from model years 2008-2012 last month, and agreed to replace the units with a housing that is less susceptible to contaminants.  

Source:
The Detroit News

Jeep recalling 7,153 Wranglers in China

In a follow up to the previous post regarding Chinese officials demanding an investigation from Chrysler. Chrysler will be recalling a little over 7,000 Jeep Wranglers in China.  Model years affected range from 9/1/2007 to 7/9/2010.  According to a statement from the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine a faulty skid plate may create an increased risk for fire.

Source:
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-11/18/c_131255866.htm

Recall - Is your steering wheel on the wrong (right) side?

AutoGuide reports that a little over 5,300 right hand drive 2008-12 Wranglers are being recalled in the US due to air bag issues.  Chrysler says that dirt and dust is able to enter the steering column and interfere with the clockspring resulting in the air bag light illuminating.  Chrysler will be notifying the owners later this month but they still haven't worked out a fix.

I've known of several left hand drive JK's that have had to have their clock spring replaced.  This just makes me wonder why it only affects the right hand drive Wranglers.