The tow bar can fail under certain driving conditions. This can result in the towed vehicle separating from the towing vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.

Equipment
Trailer Hitches

Date Announced
JUL 09, 2009
Vehicles Affected
308
Jeep Recall #
J24
NHTSA Campaign #
09E044000
Summary
Chrysler is recalling 308 aftermarket mopar tow bar assemblies, P/N 82209758, sold during 2007 and 2008 calendar year which are used to tow model year 2007 and 2008 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.
Actions
Chrysler will notify the owners of all 2007 and 2008 model year Jeep Wrangler vehicles who could have purchased a recalled tow bar and will replace the tow bars free of charge. The safety recall began on November 23, 2009. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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