Investigation · Closed
TOW BAR ASSEMBLY FAILURE
Action number
EQ09006
Opened
Jul 22, 2009
Closed
Aug 19, 2009
Outcome
Closed without recall
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What NHTSA is examining
The defective tow bar assemblies involved in this recall were supplied to chrysler for use on some of its jeep wrangler vehicles.the purpose of this investigation was to identify any additional purchasers of identical or substantially similar defective assemblies and to initiate additional defect reporting and safety recalls as necessary.to accomplish this rmd contacted the supplier of the assemblies, valley towing products, and confirmed no other such assemblies were distributed.this eq is therefore closed.
Vehicles under investigation
2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD2008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 RHD2007 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X42008 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X42007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X22008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X22007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X42008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X42007 Jeep Wrangler X RHD 4X42007 Jeep Wrangler2008 Jeep WranglerMopar 82209758
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.