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Equipment recall 09E044000 · July 9, 2009

2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler

Chrysler is recalling 308 aftermarket mopar tow bar assemblies, p/n 82209758, sold during 2007 and 2008 calendar year which are used to tow model year 2007 and 2008 Jeep wrangler…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.

Summary
Chrysler is recalling 308 aftermarket mopar tow bar assemblies, p/n 82209758, sold during 2007 and 2008 calendar year which are used to tow model year 2007 and 2008 Jeep wrangler vehicles.
Consequence
The tow bar can fail under certain driving conditions. This can result in the towed vehicle separating from the towing vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify the owners of all 2007 and 2008 model year Jeep wrangler vehicles who could have purchased a recalled tow bar and will replace the tow bars free of charge. The safety recall began on November 23, 2009. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
Chrysler's recall campaign no. J24.THIS recall only pertains to Chrysler aftermarket mopar tow bar assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on Jeep wrangler vehicles.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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
09E044000
Reported to NHTSA
July 9, 2009
Filed by
CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacturer campaign
J24
Owner notification
November 23, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected
308
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Equipment; Trailer hitches
Recall 09E044000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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