Recall Alerts: Chrysler Recalls Jeep Wranglers, While Toyota/Lexus Recalls Hybrids

First Recall: Jeep Wrangler

Report Receipt Date: JUN 04, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V234000
Component(s): POWER TRAIN , STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 180,131 

SUMMARY

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and an automatic transmission and manufactured January 23, 2011, through February 23, 2013. The power steering line may contact and wear a hole in the transmission oil cooler line resulting in a loss of transmission fluid.

CONSEQUENCE:

A loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission function which may increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return tube assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N28.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Second Recall: Toyota/Lexus Hybrids

Report Receipt Date: JUN 05, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V235000
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 87,060 

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

SUMMARY:

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Prius vehicles manufactured March 31, 2009, through October 9, 2009; and model year 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured June 19, 2009, through October 9, 2009. Nitrogen gas from a component of the brake booster pump assembly could leak into the brake fluid.

CONSEQUENCE:

As nitrogen is released into the brake fluid, the brake pedal may have reduced hydraulic pressure. Under certain circumstances, this condition could affect stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake booster pump assemblies. The recall is expected to begin in late July 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.