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
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jeep Wrangler (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
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