Glad this popped up in my Jeep app. Turns out mine has been leaking for a while and it definitely motivated me to check.Not sure if posted before, but just saw this in my Jeep app:
Assuming (hoping) this is the TSB that was already fixed for me (after overheating of course).
Wow!! I would assume they would perform this TSB either from factory or at the time of PDI. Now I have to keep a close on mine as well.. only 100 miles on it but you never know
I had the same concern about long term damage due to overheating. A few times on my way to the dealer it ran pretty hot until I could get to a good spot to pull over. I spoke to one of the mechanics at the dealership (an actual mechanic, not a service desk rep). He told me that there shouldn't be any long term concerns. He said that the engine would have shut itself off completely before it would allow the kinds of temps that would do any long term damage. Not sure if I totally believe that, but it kind of makes sense. With all the technology in cars these days, it does seem logical that there would be safeguards to protect against things like severe overheating. Fingers crossed.
Ha! I had mine done Monday and when I got home my wife said, "Something about the Jeep came in the mail today." ---> Hands me the recall notice.
I have never seen a vehicle shut itself off when overheating...but I have run one so hot that it wouldn't run (Trans Am). The problem is when it runs dry, the temp sensor doesn't necessarily give accurate readings.I had the same concern about long term damage due to overheating. A few times on my way to the dealer it ran pretty hot until I could get to a good spot to pull over. I spoke to one of the mechanics at the dealership (an actual mechanic, not a service desk rep). He told me that there shouldn't be any long term concerns. He said that the engine would have shut itself off completely before it would allow the kinds of temps that would do any long term damage. Not sure if I totally believe that, but it kind of makes sense. With all the technology in cars these days, it does seem logical that there would be safeguards to protect against things like severe overheating. Fingers crossed.
I will say that at 9,500 miles, my Wrangler now holds the prize for the fewest miles I've had on a new vehicle before experiencing a major problem.
At least you have a loaner! Many cannot get one.
It took me 4 days and I had to literally just show up and talk with the service manager, and even then, I basically lucked into it (another customer returned one while we were talking).
I had to press them to give me a loaner. I told them that having to bring in a brand new vehicle with 9,500 miles on it with a major issue like this was inexcusable and unacceptable. I told them that I was heading to Boston that weekend and that they had better set me up with a loaner for the trip. They set me up with a low mileage Cherokee Trailhawk which served me well for the trip.
