Vehicle recall 13V234000 · June 4, 2013
2012-2013 Jeep Wrangler
The power steering line may contact and wear a hole in the transmission oil cooler line resulting in a loss of transmission fluid.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and an automatic transmission and manufactured January 23, 2011, through February 23, 2013. The power steering line may contact and wear a hole in the transmission oil cooler line resulting in a loss of transmission fluid.
- Consequence
- A loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission function which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N28.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V234000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 4, 2013
- Filed by
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- N28
- Owner notification
- September 23, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 180,131
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines; Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
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 (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
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