Jeep Wrangler Recall R/2010/041: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Apr 2010
- Launched
- 25
- vehicles in the UK
- J30
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Wrangler vehicles. Under certain driving conditions the transmission fluid may overheat. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the cabin compartment computer to add a transmission temperature warning feature. An addendum will also be added to the Owner's Manual. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under certain driving conditions the transmission fluid may overheat. Continuous operations under these conditions may cause the fluid to boil over and come into contact with hot exhaust and engine components which might lead to an under bonnet fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: Under certain driving conditions the transmission fluid may overheat. Continuous operations under these conditions may cause the fluid to boil over and come into contact with hot exhaust and engine components which might lead to an under bonnet fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the cabin compartment computer to add a transmission temperature warning feature. An addendum will also be added to the Owner's Manual.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the fluid to boil over and come into contact with hot exhaust and engine components which might lead to an under bonnet fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the cabin compartment computer to add a transmission temperature warning feature. An addendum will also be added to the Owner's Manual. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Wrangler may be included. Jeep estimates 25 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Jeep, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jeep.
- Book with any franchised Jeep dealer, quoting the campaign code J30 or the DVSA reference R/2010/041. See how to get a Jeep recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2009/030 on 5 May 2009, for manufacturers weight label is incorrect. The one launched after it was R/2010/105 on 4 Oct 2010, for front suspension arm may seperate. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/041, launched 23 April 2010. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.