NHTSA Recall 09V436000: Automatic transmission (power train)
CHRYSLER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 88,461 vehicles. It affects 2007–2008 Jeep Wrangler.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V436000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | J30 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | November 5, 2009 |
| Owner notification | February 22, 2010 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2008 jeep wrangler vehicles manufactured from june 2006 through july 2008, equipped with automatic transmissions. These vehicles were not equipped with a transmission fluid temperature warning system.
Safety risk
Fluid could boil over and may come into contact with a hot engine or exhaust component and cause a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and install a "hotoil" message in the instrument cluster and a chime indicating an elevated transmission fluid condition. The recall began on february 22, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-835-1403.
Notes
Chrysler recall no. J30.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V436000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.