Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V216000 Reported May 16, 2012

Automatic transmission skid plate

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Power Train · 65,246 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V216000
Manufacturer Campaign
M22
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
65,246
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 16, 2012

Defect Summary

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 jeep wrangler vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. the transmission skid plate, which is close to the catalytic converter, can collect debris.

Safety Consequence

If this occurs, the debris can ignite without warning, resulting in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the skid plate with a skid bar, free of charge. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 12V216000 or campaign M22.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V216000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V216000?

NHTSA recall 12V216000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on May 16, 2012. It addresses: Automatic transmission skid plate. The recall affects approximately 65,246 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V216000 or the manufacturer campaign number M22. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.