NHTSA recall 11V145000
Power train › Axle assembly
Jeep Wrangler
Reported Mar 1, 201118,326 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER GROUP LLCMaker’s number L09Built Jul 12, 2010 – Sep 10, 2010
The defect
Chrysler IS recalling certain model year 2010-2011 jeep wrangler vehicles manufactured from july 12, 2010, through september 10, 2010. some vehicles may experience a degradation of fastener torque for various front and rear axle attachments to the chassis module.
The risk
This could result in noise, or ultimately, degradation in steering and handling characteristics which could lead to loss of directional control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will re-torque all nineteen fasteners to the maximum residual torque values. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on march 24, 2011. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.