28A Frame Stud May Puncture Fuel Tank – 2020-2023 Jeep Wrangler

March 23, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V191000

Frame Stud May Puncture Fuel Tank

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V191

Manufacturer ChryslereBay logo (FCA US, LLC)

Components STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected 57,885

 

Summary

ChryslereBay logo (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 JeepeBay logo Wrangler vehicles. A stud on the frame assembly may puncture the fuel tank in a crash, which can result in a fuel leak.

 

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove the frame stud and apply paint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC’s number for this recall is 28A.

 

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.nhtsa.gov.

 

Check if your Vehicle has a Recall

 


New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – 28A

FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2020 through 2023 Model Year (JL) JeepeBay logo® Wrangler vehicles. This recall applies only to the above short wheelbase vehicles (Body Style: JL72).

 

REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL

Some of the above vehicles may have been built with an unnecessary and unused frame stud that may contact the fuel tank in a crash, which, in certain circumstances, can cause a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of a competent ignition source may result in a fire, increasing the risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle.

 

SERVICE ACTION

FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, remove the frame stud and apply paint. The remedy for this condition is not currently available. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in 1st Quarter of 2023.

 


(Revision 1) May 2023

Dealer Service Instructions for:

Safety Recall 28A / NHTSA 23V-191 Frame Stud

NOTE: Parts Information section updated with additional information.

 

Remedy Available

2020-2022(JL)JeepeBay logo Wrangler

NOTE:  This recall applies only to the above short wheelbase vehicles (Body Style: JL72).

NOTE:  Some vehicles above may have been identified as not involved in this recall and therefore have been excluded from this recall.

IMPORTANT:  Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory.  Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery.  Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should perform this recall on vehicles in for service.  Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.

 

Subject

The frame on about 35,820 of the above vehicles, may have been built with an unnecessary and unused stud. This frame stud may contact the fuel tank in a crash, which, in certain circumstances, can cause a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of a competent ignition source may result in a fire, increasing the risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle.

 

Repair

Inspect the frame and, if necessary, remove the frame stud then apply black paint to the removed stud area.

 

Alternate Transportation

Dealers should attempt to minimize customer inconvenience by placing the owner in a loaner vehicle if the vehicle must be held overnight.

 

Parts Information

NOTE: Paint is required ONLY for vehicles that have stud removed:

An equivalent black paint can be used if specified paint is not available.

Part NumberQty.Description
04443609ABAs RequiredPAINT, Touch Up Spray Black (142g / 5oz)
(Each spray can will repair 25 vehicles)
OR
68626414AA

(Or equivalent black paint)

 

Parts Return

No parts return required for this campaign.

 

Special Tools

No special tools are required to perform frame stud removal service procedure.

 

Inspection Procedure

A.  Frame Label Inspection

 

  1. Look for a label on the driver side frame rail just rearward of the door hinges.

 

  1. If the label looks like (Figure 1) and is readable not missing or covered over by an aftermarket coating material, then read the label as instructed in (Figure 1).

 

  1. If the label does NOT look like (Figure 1) or is unreadable, missing, or covered over by an aftermarket coating material, then proceed to Section B. Frame Stud Inspection.

 

  1. What were the first two characters on the label as instructed in (Figure 1).
    • First two characters were “TT” – No further action required. Claim the appropriate inspection LOP and return vehicle to customer.
    • First two characters were some other combination of characters – Proceed to Section B. Frame Stud Inspection.

 

B.  Frame Stud Inspection

 

  1. Raise and support the vehicle.

 

  1. Remove the fasteners, three bolts and one nut securing the front reinforcement crossmember then remove the crossmember from the vehicle (Figure 2).

 

  1. Release the fuel pipe retainer from the fuel tank front skid plate (Figure 3).

 

  1. Visually look for a stud on the frame in the location shown in (Figure 5).
  • Frame Stud Located: Proceed to Section C Frame Stud Removal for stud removal procedure. Do NOT continue with Inspection Procedure.
  • Frame Stud Does NOT Exist: Continue with Inspection Procedure to reassemble the vehicle. Section C is not required if no stud exists.

 

  1. Position the fuel tank front skid plate to the vehicle then install and tighten the fasteners, two bolts and three nuts (Figure 4).
    • Bolts: 75 N·m (55 ft. lbs.)
    • Nuts: 20 N·m (15 ft. lbs.)

 

  1. Install the fuel pipe retainer to the fuel tank front skid plate (Figure 3).

 

  1. Position the front reinforcement crossmember to the vehicle then install and tighten the three bolts and one nut (Figure 2).
    • Bolts crossmember to outer frame rails: 95 N·m (70 ft. lbs.)
    • Bolt crossmember center leg to crossmember: 75 N·m (55 ft. lbs.)
    • Nut: 20 N·m (15 ft. lbs.)

 

  1. Lower the vehicle and return to the customer or inventory.

 

  1. Claim the Inspection LOP.

 

C.  Frame Stud Removal

 

  1. Using a suitable chisel and hammer, cut the stud off as close to the frame as possible (Figure 6).

 

  1. After removing the frame stud (Figure 7).

 

  1. Obtain black spray paint specified in the Parts Section and a brush or cotton swab or suitable applicator. Spray a small amount of paint into a cup to dip the applicator or directly onto the applicator then apply the paint to the vehicle frame covering any bare exposed metal in the location of the removed frame stud (Figure 8).

 

  1. Position the fuel tank front skid plate to the vehicle then install and tighten the fasteners, two bolts and three nuts (Figure 4).
    • Bolts: 75 N·m (55 ft. lbs.)
    • Nuts: 20 N·m (15 ft. lbs.)

 

  1. Install the fuel pipe retainer to the fuel tank front skid plate (Figure 3).

 

  1. Position the front reinforcement crossmember to the vehicle then install and tighten the three bolts and one nut (Figure 2).
    • Bolts crossmember to outer frame rails: 95 N·m (70 ft. lbs.)
    • Bolt crossmember center leg to crossmember: 75 N·m (55 ft. lbs.)
    • Nut: 20 N·m (15 ft. lbs.)

 

  1. Lower the vehicle and return to the customer or inventory.

 

 


Chronology :

  • On June 28, 2022, the FCA US Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization opened an investigation as a result of an assembly plant report of some frames containing the frame stud.
  • From June 28, 2022, through February 22, 2023, FCA US TSRC reviewed supplier data, met with engineering to understand the frame design and change history, and review frame and vehicle measurement data.
  • As of March 9, 2023, FCA US has identified zero customer assistance records, zero warranty claims, and zero field reports potentially related to this issue for all markets.
  • As of March 9, 2023, FCA US is not aware of any accidents or injuries potentially related to this issue for all markets.
  • On March 16, 2023, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles.

 


4 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
JEEPeBay logoWRANGLER2020-2023

 


13 Associated Documents

Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-23V191-1475.pdf 645.201KB

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-23V191-9044.PDF 213.999KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – NSRAC Initial – FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2020 through 2023 Model Year (JL) JeepeBay logo® Wrangler vehicles. This recall applies only to the above short wheelbase vehicles (Body Style: JL72

RCMN-23V191-3726.pdf 48.002KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-23V191-3213.pdf 994.987KB

 


Recall 573 Report – 3/28/23

RCLRPT-23V191-9671.PDF 213.998KB

 


Recall 573 Report – 3/28/23

RCLRPT-23V191-3459.PDF 213.998KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-23V191-5089.pdf 174.131KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-23V191-3543.pdf 1138.338KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2023-2

RCLQRT-23V191-5521.PDF 211.143KB

 


ISSUED Renotification Notice

RCRN-23V191-1543.pdf 145.437KB

 


Miscellaneous Document – Email Blast – Details of the Recall

RMISC-23V191-7156.pdf 166.438KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-3

RCLQRT-23V191-4780.PDF 211.388KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-4

RCLQRT-23V191-0689.PDF 211.48KB

 


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