Recall 12V216000: Transmission Skid Plate Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Jeep/Wrangler 2010

MANUFACTURER: Chrysler Group LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: May 15, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V216000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE12009

COMPONENT: Power Train: Automatic Transmission

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 67,872

SUMMARY:
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. The transmission skid plate, which is close to the catalytic converter, can collect debris.

CONSEQUENCE:
If this occurs, the debris can ignite without warning, resulting in a vehicle fire.

REMEDY:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the skid plate with a skid bar, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

NOTES:
Chrysler's recall number is M22. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.