Chrysler Wrangler recalls

9 official safety recalls for the Chrysler Wrangler from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Front seat belt retractor may have a faulty wave disc

    Reported March 17, 2021Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2021/0711 vehicle affected

    The front seat belt retractor may have an improperly formed wave disc. The retractor will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED WAVE DISC
    Defect
    The front seat belt retractor may have been built with an improperly formed wave disc.
    Remedy
    Replace the front seat belt retractor.
  2. Steering column performance in an impact may be compromised

    Reported August 6, 2011Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2011/081200 vehicles affected

    A rivet in the steering column may be missing or incorrectly installed, which could compromise column performance in an impact. The rivet will be checked and fitted or replaced as needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING COLUMN PERFORMANCE DURING AN IMPACT MAY BE COMPROMISED
    Defect
    Because a rivet may be either missing or incorrectly installed in the steering column in the event of an impact the steering column performance could be compromised.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary install a missing rivet or replace an incorrectly installed rivet.
  3. Brake pipes may leak

    Reported September 20, 2010Model years 2010DVSA recall R/2010/14212 vehicles affected

    Brake pipes at the master cylinder may leak, increasing stopping distance. The pipes will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
    Defect
    Brake pipes at the brake master cylinder may not be to specification and start leaking. A brake fluid leak can increase the vehicle's stopping distance.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the brake pipes.
  4. Rear brake pipes may develop holes

    Reported September 18, 2008DVSA recall R/2008/1101,042 vehicles affected

    Contact with the steering shaft could wear holes in the rear brake pipes, causing partial loss of braking. The pipes will be inspected and replaced if necessary, and a retaining clip installed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR BRAKE PIPES COULD FAIL RESULTING IN A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.
    Defect
    It has been identified that there may be insufficient clearance between the steering shaft and the rear brake pipes. Prolonged contact may result in the pipe becoming holed resulting in a partial loss of the braking system.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the brake pipes inspected and replaced if necessary. In every case an additional retaining clip will be installed.
  5. Engine may stall

    Reported August 9, 2007Model years 2007DVSA recall R/2007/11057 vehicles affected

    Incorrect programming of the power module may cause the engine to stall in certain operating conditions. The module will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY STALL
    Defect
    Under certain operating conditions it has been identified that the engine might stall due to incorrect programming of the totally integrated power module (TIPM).
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the TPIM re-programmed.
  6. Rear brakes may lock during braking

    Reported June 6, 2007DVSA recall R/2007/0424,828 vehicles affected

    Incorrect programming of the ABS control unit may cause the rear brakes to lock under certain braking conditions. Dealers will reprogramme the ABS control module.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR BRAKES MAY LOCK
    Defect
    The ABS control unit may be programmed incorrectly. This may lead to the rear brakes locking up during certain braking conditions.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affect to re-programme the ABS control module.
  7. Clutch pedal push rod may break

    Reported December 15, 2006Model years 2005–2006DVSA recall R/2006/19062 vehicles affected

    The clutch pedal push rod may break, causing loss of clutch function. The push rod, spacer, foam seal and interlock switch cover will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE MAY STALL
    Defect
    The clutch pedal push rod may break causing the clutch function to be lost.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the clutch pedal push rod plastic spacer foam seal and interlock switch cover.
  8. Vehicle may roll away when parked

    Reported March 15, 2006DVSA recall R/2005/174279 vehicles affected

    An incorrectly installed cup plug on the automatic transmission parking pawl may allow the vehicle to roll away even when Park is selected. A bracket is fitted to the transmission cup plug.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY
    Defect
    The cup plug on the automatic transmission parking pawl may be incorrectly installed. Thus even when park is selected it may be possible that the vehicle could roll away.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have a bracket fitted to the transmission cup plug.
  9. Airbags may deploy after the ignition is switched off

    Reported November 21, 1997DVSA recall R/1997/0591,701 vehicles affected

    The airbags may deploy unexpectedly within three seconds after the ignition is switched off. The airbag control module will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    INADVERTANT OPERATION OF AIR BAG
    Defect
    The air bags on the subject vehicles may inadvertently deploy during a three second period after the ignition key has been turned to the off position.
    Remedy
    The affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the air bag control module.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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