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Recalled: Jeep Wranglers for Dirty Skid Plate

Fire could result on 2010 models with automatic transmissions.

By Clifford Atiyeh May 21, 2012 6:54AM
Jeep Wrangler (c) ChryslerChrysler is recalling nearly 68,000 Jeep Wrangler models from 2010 equipped with automatic transmissions because of a transmission skid plate that can "collect debris," according to a report today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The transmission skid plate, one of several metal shields designed to protect the underbody from rocks and other off-road obstacles, can simply hide dirt and other unwanted trash, which could lead to a fire because it is located next to the hot catalytic converter. Chrysler will replace the skid plate with a new skid bar starting this month.

As always, you can call Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 for more information and to find out if your Wrangler is affected.

[Source: NHTSA.]
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VerumEternus
May 23, 2012 5:52AM
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This is a problem with an easy fix and Chrysler is taking care of it, so what's the big deal?  Considering Chrysler states right in the Wrangler's owner's manual if debris is not cleared from the underbody, it could pose a fire risk because of its proximity to the catalytic converter.  Just like they warn all of their customers not to park any car in tall grass for the same reason.  The risk is most people don't pay attention to the owner's manual or maintain their vehicles properly.  So now Chrysler is making this aspect of the Wrangler idiot-proof. 
FRS86
May 23, 2012 4:23AM
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Just_Great, your posts don't make any sense.  I'm thinking you're the one that should be putting down the crack pipe and step into reality.
Troy Monroe (great_life)
May 22, 2012 12:58PM
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"The problem isn't with the transmission, it's with the skid plate. Flammable debris (grass, twigs, etc.) "

 

Oh and that's not a problem right beltwhipped? Seems like an engineering flaw to me because again, do you this happening to any other vehicles? Please put down the crack pipe beltwhipped and step into reality!

VerumEternus
May 22, 2012 4:03AM
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Great to see Chrysler being proactive and notifying NHTSA of a potential problem and having a fix ready for it.
The Beltway
May 22, 2012 2:47AM
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Troy S., the Acura is more likely to have a fire than the Jeep. 
Troy S.
May 21, 2012 8:15PM
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Beltway,

 

Is this fire risk more plausible than the Acura power steering hose leak you lambasted recently or are you simply using displacement?

The Beltway
May 21, 2012 12:41PM
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Just_Great, do you read?  The problem isn't with the transmission, it's with the skid plate.  Flammable debris (grass, twigs, etc.) that can accumulate on the skid plate when off-roading may be in close proximity to the hot catalytic converter and catch fire.  That has absolutely zero to do with the transmission other than that the skid plate is there to protect the transmission from rocks, etc.  Get it?  No, you usually don't.
Troy Monroe (great_life)
May 21, 2012 8:59AM
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No big suprise there Jeep for the longest time has aways had a problem with their transmissions.
insert random name
May 21, 2012 7:22AM
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I almost forgot that the Wrangler was even available with an automatic transmission considering that I have never seen one.
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