JEEP 2012-2013: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

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 2…

Recall #: 13V234000

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Jeep recalled Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Wrangler veh….

JEEP 2012-2013: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS was recalled by Jeep in June 4, 2013. Reason: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with …. Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return tube asse…. Verify recall #13V234000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Jeep issued this NHTSA recall-Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with ….

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agency class: June 4, 2013
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #13V234000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

A loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission function which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13V234000
Date reported	June 4, 2013
Date initiated	June 4, 2013
Recalling firm	Jeep
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began …

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on June 4, 2013. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13V234000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing

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Similar severity · nearest report date

Same archive severity grade, closest by report date among other firms and states.

INTERNATIONAL 2012-2013: SERVICE BRAKES 2013-06-04 RAM 2013: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL 2013-06-04 DODGE 2012: POWER TRAIN 2013-06-04 RAM 2013: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS 2013-06-04

Similar Vehicles · nearest report date

Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).

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