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2006 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

SAFETY FEATURES
 
  • Driver Airbag
  • Front Passenger Airbag
  • Audible Warnings For Headlights-On, Key-In-Ignition and Seatbelts Unfastened
  • Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
  • Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
  • L A T C H
  • Driver Pretensioner With Force Limiter
  • Side Guard Door Beams
  • Fully Padded Safety Rollbar
 
Crash Test Results for the 2006 Jeep Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
2006 Jeep Commander 55Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 55553
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 55553
2006 Jeep Liberty 54553
2006 Jeep Wrangler 44Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
 
Service Bulletins for 2006 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
2006 JEEP WRANGLER:

Bulletin Number: 1400106
LOOSE FUEL CAP MESSAGE OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457 - EVAP SYSTEM - LOOSE FUEL CAP. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1900306
STEERING SHIMMY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2100903
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 RAM TRUCK, DURANGO, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, CHEROKEE, VISION, NEON, AND VOYAGER. *TT *SC

Bulletin Number: 2101305
CORRECT SHIFT TOWER SEALER APPLICATION TO PREVENT RESTRICTION OF VENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2301006
PRIMARY DOOR WEATHERSTRIP WATER LEAK AT A-PILLAR BELT LINE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2304706
CRACKED WINDSHIELD DUE TO BEING HIT BY A FOREIGN OBJECT LIKE A STONE. *KB

Bulletin Number: 2401305
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COOLING COIL ODOR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 25-004-13
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: 25-005-13
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: 25-005-13REV.A
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: 9002519
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc

Bulletin Number: D-13-38
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Bulletin Number: RL108213A$
NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~

 
Recalls for 2006 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
2006 JEEP WRANGLER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 06V147000
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 11/03/2005 - 02/13/2006
Potential Units Affected: 6876
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER LINKAGE ROD MAY BREAK. THIS MAY NOT ALLOW DISENGAGEMENT OF THE CLUTCH WHEN THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Consequence:
UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND ENGINE STALLING COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER LINKAGE ROD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2006 JEEP WRANGLER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 05V460000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 09/07/2004 - 08/13/2005
Potential Units Affected: 256409
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.
Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2006 JEEP WRANGLER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 15V222000
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Manufacture Dates: 07/01/2005 - 07/31/2006
Potential Units Affected: 43939
Defect Description:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2006 Dodge Viper and Jeep Wrangler and Liberty vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006. In the affected vehicles, the springs within the clutch pedal position switch that prevents the vehicle from starting unless the clutch pedal is pushed down may break. As a result, the vehicle may not be started when the clutch pedal is pushed down or the engine may crank and start without the clutch pedal being pushed down causing the vehicle to unexpectedly lurch.
Consequence:
If the vehicle unexpectedly moves there is an increased risk of a crash.
Action to take:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R13.
 
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