JL I want to buy has been recalled.

[xcantuaj]

I finally found a JL in stock that I like and its recalled for the welding issues. Will this recall take a long time to fix? It a while to find my JL ....this sux.

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[1quick1]

I finally found a JL in stock that I like and its recalled for the welding issues. Will this recall take a long time to fix? It a while to find my JL ....this sux.

Yes, there was a recall (check the issues section there's a huge thread). I personally would look for another one.

 

[BillG]

Depends...they say 18000 are to be inspected, but only about 800 need the fix. Inspections shouldn’t take that long.... if it’s actually one of the 800, who knows how long that will take.

 

[CypressWrangler]

Take a flashlight and look at welds. If they look good then buy it and have the dealer do the recall before you take delivery of it.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...l-ua5-recall-notice-w-repair-procedure.16255/

 

[Rockmaninoff]

I finally found a JL in stock that I like and its recalled for the welding issues. Will this recall take a long time to fix? It a while to find my JL ....this sux.

Either way you'll have to wait until these issues are figured out by the clueless Jeep/FCA people. Until then, your money is better in your pocket than in theirs. Or get a JK... the JL was massively overhyped because of the 11 year life cycle of the JK but it doesn't really deliver as everyone expected. Most JL buyers are either clueless (emperor's new clothes syndrome) or just happy to be in a new vehicle (giddy juice effect) which is why you come across a few who are truly happy with their JLs.

 

[Beartooth]

Either way you'll have to wait until these issues are figured out by the clueless Jeep/FCA people. Until then, your money is better in your pocket than in theirs. Or get a JK... the JL was massively overhyped because of the 11 year life cycle of the JK but it doesn't really deliver as everyone expected. Most JL buyers are either clueless (emperor's new clothes syndrome) or just happy to be in a new vehicle (giddy juice effect) which is why you come across a few who are truly happy with their JLs.

I love my JL. I have had no issues at all with the JLUR. Good welds, great steering, amazing off-road.

 

[LLRubylady]

Get a different one.

 

[jeremyjeep]

Depends...they say 18000 are to be inspected, but only about 800 need the fix. Inspections shouldn’t take that long.... if it’s actually one of the 800, who knows how long that will take.

Someone in the welding thread said that they have welding issues and it isn't on the recall list and the numbers on the frame is outside of the range listed in the recall. I think he/she said their dealer confirmed welding problems.

 

[grady2hig]

Check the stamp on the frame to see if its in the range or not.

 

[LouNYC]

I finally found a JL in stock that I like and its recalled for the welding issues. Will this recall take a long time to fix? It a while to find my JL ....this sux.

Do not buy that one. Jeeps are not cheap. Order a newer one that has no issues.

 

[grady2hig]

Yeah, just order one...you probably nget it before they fix the other one...

 

[ERIXJLUR]

Buy it.

Spend $100 on Rusty’s track arm support.

http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-s...-front-track-bar-mount-brace-jl-wrangler.html

 

[paulr]

Either way you'll have to wait until these issues are figured out by the clueless Jeep/FCA people. Until then, your money is better in your pocket than in theirs. Or get a JK... the JL was massively overhyped because of the 11 year life cycle of the JK but it doesn't really deliver as everyone expected. Most JL buyers are either clueless (emperor's new clothes syndrome) or just happy to be in a new vehicle (giddy juice effect) which is why you come across a few who are truly happy with their JLs.

Some of your statements about JL owners are honestly ridiculous. My JL is light years better than my JK.

Depends...they say 18000 are to be inspected, but only about 800 need the fix. Inspections shouldn’t take that long.... if it’s actually one of the 800, who knows how long that will take.

This is spot on. Just because It’s part of the recall doesn’t mean it’s actually an effected vehicle. I would only avoid it if it actually is one of the few with bad welds. Otherwise by it.

 

[LABLUE]

The recall has to be completed before you purchase it. Dont listen to @Rockmaninoff. The JL is great!

 

[JlURT]

I had two JKs, Now I have the new JLURT. They weren't kidding when they said they made EVERYTHING better. Enjoy!
I love the JK but I won't be missing it, oddly.

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