Investigation PE06015: 2006 Jeep Wrangler

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Apr 20, 2006

Closed

Jun 13, 2006

Model years

2006

Subject

Clutch linkage failure

Component: Power train › Clutch assembly

Summary

On may 2, 2006 daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) submitted to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) a part 573 report advising that certain model year 2006 jeep wrangler vehicles would be voluntarily rec alled to replace a defective clutch linkage component.the recall action is identified by nhtsa no. 06v147 (dcc no. F22).the linkage rod between the clutch pedal and clutch master cylinder can break when the clutch pedal is depressed; linkage rod failure under these conditions results in immediate engagement of the clutch and renders the clutch pedal ineffective thereafter .the 6,876 manual transmission vehicles included in the recall action were all manufactured between 11/3/2005 and 2/13/2006.dcc will replace the defective linkage with a component of a previous design level which has not experienced field failure.the timing of dcc's action has not been determined.accordingly, this preliminary evaluation is closed.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2006 Jeep Wrangler730 complaints