Recall 09V436000: A/T Temperature Sensing System

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Jeep/Wrangler 2007-2008

MANUFACTURER: Chrysler LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: November 03, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V436000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE09037

COMPONENT: Power Train: Automatic Transmission

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 161450

SUMMARY:
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2008 Jeep Wrangler passenger vehciles equipped with automatic transmissions. These vehicles were not equipped with a transmission fluid temperature warning system.

CONSEQUENCE:
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 "HOT OIL" message in the instrument cluster and a chime indicating an elevated transmission fluid condition. The recall is expected to begin during December 2009. 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 http://www.safercar.gov.