Jeep Wrangler Recall R/2011/024: Tow Bar May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 Apr 2011
- Launched
- 1,064
- vehicles in the UK
- J24
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Wrangler vehicles built between 1 January 2007 and 30 June 2008. Vehicles fitted with a MOPAR brand tow bar there is a possibility the tow bar may allow the towed vehicle to become detached from the tow vehicle. The dealer will repair is to replace the cross tube and all associated mountings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles fitted with a MOPAR brand tow bar there is a possibility the tow bar may allow the towed vehicle to become detached from the tow vehicle. This may result in a loss of control and a crash without warning.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TOW BAR MAY DETACH Defect: Vehicles fitted with a MOPAR brand tow bar there is a possibility the tow bar may allow the towed vehicle to become detached from the tow vehicle. This may result in a loss of control and a crash without warning. Remedy: Repair is to replace the cross tube and all associated mountings. Most vehicles will not have this type of tow bar fitted.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a loss of control and a crash without warning.
The Fix
The dealer will repair is to replace the cross tube and all associated mountings.
Are You Affected?
Wrangler built between 1 January 2007 and 30 June 2008 may be included. Jeep estimates 1,064 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 J24 or the DVSA reference R/2011/024. 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/2010/225 on 18 Mar 2011, for brakes may fail. The one launched after it was R/2013/087 on 16 Aug 2013, for vehicle may roll away. You can also see every Jeep recall and all recalls launched in 2011.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/024, launched 8 April 2011. 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.