2013 Jeep Wrangler
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 653 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 10th highest complaint count among 26 Wrangler model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 14 involved a crash and 16 involved a fire. 8 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Seat belts, front, anchorageSep 26, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
Campaign 19V680000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 15, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Campaign 19V018000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 9, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Campaign 18V021000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMay 11, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.
Campaign 16V288000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemOct 8, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to July 19, 2013. Corrosion in the exterior heated power mirror electrical connector may result in an electrical short.
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will move the exterior mirror power feed to a separate connector, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P61.
Campaign 14V631000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connectionsJun 4, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and an automatic transmission and manufactured January 23, 2011, through February 23, 2013. The power steering line may contact and wear a hole in the transmission oil cooler line resulting in a loss of transmission fluid.
A loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission function which may increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N28.
Campaign 13V234000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentFeb 25, 2013
Quadratec, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket accessory, driver-side, Ultimate Floor Liners part numbers 14254.0301 07, 14254.0301 08, 14254.0301Q, 14254.0302 07, 14254.0302 08, 14254.0302Q, 14254.0303 07, 14254.0303 08, 14254.0303Q, 14254.0309 07, 14254.0309 08, and 14254.0309Q sold from May 1, 2012, through February 14, 2013. The liners are for use in 2007-2013 Jeep Wranglers. The anchor point for the affected floor liners may tear during use, particularly when exposed to high temperatures. The tearing may allow the floor liner to shift forward.
If the liner shifts forward it may impede the operation of the accelerator and possibly lead to unintended acceleration, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Quadratec will notify owners and either exchange the liners or provide them with a hook guard kit to help secure the driver-side mat, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Quadratec at 1-800-463-2998 or info@quadratec.com.
Campaign 13E010000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: steering
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Steering, Power train, Feb 4, 2014
SAFETY RECALL N28 / NHTSA 13V-234 IN OCTOBER OF 2013, I WAS MAILED THE ABOVE RECALL NOTICE FROM CHRYSLER. I WAS TOLD IN THE MAILING TO CONTACT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR. I DID THIS AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS HAD TO BE ORDERED AND WOULD BE A COUPLE OF WEEKS. BY DECEMBER 2013, NO RESPONSE FROM THE DEALERSHIP. IN CONTACTING THE DEALERSHIP AT THAT TIME, THEY HAD NO RECORD OF MY CALL AND MY PARTS HAD NOT BEEN ORDERED. THEY SAID THEY WOULD PUT THE PARTS ON ORDER AGAIN FOR ME AND THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE MID-JANUARY SINCE CHRYSLER IS RELEASING A LIMITED AMOUNT OF THE RECALLED PARTS EACH WEEK. AS OF FEBRUARY 4TH, 2014, I HAD NOT HEARD BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIP. I CALLED THEM THE MORNING OF THE 4TH AND GOT THIS REPLY. THEY SAID MY PARTS ARE STILL ON ORDER AND THAT CHRYSLER IS STILL ONLY RELEASING A LIMITED AMOUNT OF THE REPLACEMENT PARTS. IT DOES NOT MAKE ANY SENSE TO ME IF A RECALL IS ISSUED AND THE MANUFACTURER SAYS THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. THIS IS FRUSTRATING AND I FEEL LIKE I AM GETTING THE "RUN-AROUND". I WOULD APPRECIATE IF THE NHTSA COULD FOLLOW UP ON THIS AND FIND OUT WHAT IS GOING ON. *TR
Steering, Power train, Jan 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V234000 (POWER TRAIN, STEERING). THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND CONFIRMED THE UNAVAILABILITY. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME.
Steering, Power train, Jan 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V234000 (POWER TRAIN , STEERING) HAD SURPASSED THE REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PART WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR 10 MONTHS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL.
Steering, Power train, Jan 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V234000 (POWER TRAIN , STEERING) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PART WOULD NOT BECOME AVAILABLE FOR ANOTHER TWO MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 02/24/14*LJ THE POWER STEERING LINE WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 02/25/14
Steering, Power train, Jan 28, 2014
2013 JEEP WRANGLER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO UNABLE TO GET RECALL REPAIRS DONE ON VEHICLE. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Steering, Power train, Jan 24, 2014
CONSTITUENT IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE LENGTH OF TIME IT IS TAKING TO REPLACE A PART ON HIS 2013 JEEP FREEDOM EDITION DUE TO A SAFETY RECALL FROM CHRYSLER. *SMD RECALL # 13V234000. *JB
Steering, Power train, Jan 24, 2014
SAFETY RECALL N28 / NHTSA 13V-234 TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER TUBE. DEALERS (MULTIPLE), ARE UNABLE TO REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME. PUT ON LIST ON 10-10-2013 @ FITZPATRICK JEEP ANSONIA, CT TOLD 3 WEEKS,STILL NO PART FROM CHRYSLER. PUT ON LIST ON 1-18-2014 @ WETMORES JEEP NEW MILFORD, CT. TOLD I AM SEVENTEENTH IN LINE FOR THE PART AS CHRYSLER RELEASES ONLY 1 PER WEEK. THIS IS UNACCEBTABLE. THANK YOU. *TR
Steering, Power train, Jan 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V234000 (POWER TRAIN , STEERING) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Steering, Power train, Jan 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V234000 (POWER TRAIN , STEERING) AND THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR THE PART TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME.
Steering, Power train, Jan 21, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V234000 ( POWER TRAIN , STEERING) IN MID JANUARY 2014. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS BUT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE.
Steering, Power train, Jan 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V234000 (POWER TRAIN, STEERING), SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT SINCE THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED IN JUNE 2013, THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A REMEDY AVAILABLE BEFORE JANUARY 2014. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Steering, Power train, Jan 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V234000 (POWER TRAIN , STEERING), HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT SINCE THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED JUNE 2013, THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A REMEDY AVAILABLE BEFORE JANUARY 2014. THE FAILURE WAS NOT EXPERIENCED.
Steering, Power train, Jan 13, 2014
I KEEP TAKING MY VEHICLE IN FOR SAFETY RECALL N28/NHTSA 13V-234 TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER TUBE, BUT THE DEALER SAYS THEY DON'T HAVE THE PART, AND TO COME BACK LATER. IT HAS BEEN THREE AND A HALF MONTHS SINCE I RECEIVED THE NOTICE FOR THE RECALL, AND THEY HAVE FAILED TO INFORM ME WHEN THEY HAVE THE PART, AND TO FIX IT. THE DEALER IS: FARRISH DEALERSHIP IN FAIRFAX VIRGINIA. *TR
Steering, Power train, Jan 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V234000 (POWER TRAIN, STEERING) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND IT WOULD BE APPROXIMATELY FOUR YEARS BEFORE HER VEHICLE COULD BE REPAIRED WITH THE CURRENT DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME. UPDATED 2/11/14*CN
Steering, Power train, Jan 9, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V234000 (POWER TRAIN, STEERING) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 02/11/2014 *BF
Steering, Power train, Jan 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTOFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V234000 (POWER TRAIN, STEERING) SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Steering, Power train, Jan 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V234000 (POWER TRAIN , STEERING ) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION JUNE 2013. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT REPAIRING MORE THAN ONE VEHICLE PER WEEK. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Steering, Power train, Jan 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V234000 (POWER TRAIN , STEERING) HAD SURPASSED THE REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THE DEALERS WERE PROVIDED ONE REPAIR KIT A WEEK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Steering, Power train, Jan 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V234000 (POWER TRAIN, STEERING) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE THREE MONTHS AGO AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Steering, Power train, Jan 7, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V234000 (POWER TRAIN, STEERING) SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME.
Steering, Power train, Jan 6, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V234000 (POWER TRAIN , STEERING) AND THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS AVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR THE PART TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Steering, Power train, Jan 6, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V234000 (POWER TRAIN , STEERING) AND CALLED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR WHEN THE PART NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 04/16/14
Steering, Power train, Dec 30, 2013
2013 JEEP WRANGLER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER TUBE RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, IT WOULD BE A MINIMUM OF 40 WEEKS BEFORE THEY WOULD HAVE THE PART IN, BECAUSE THEY COULD ONLY ORDER ONE EVERY TWO WEEKS.
Steering, Power train, Dec 10, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY UPON STARTING THE IGNITION. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V234000 (POWER TRAIN , STEERING) HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE THE REQUIRED PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.
Steering, Power train, Engine, Dec 10, 2013
THIS PERTAINS TO NHTSA 13V-234. I WAS FIRST NOTIFIED OF THIS BY CHRYSLER IN AUGUST/2013. FINALLY IN NOVEMBER, I WAS ALLOWED TO BRING MY JEEP IN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THEY CONFIRMED PARTS MUST BE REPLACED AND THEY WERE ORDERED. NOW I AM INFORMED BY THE DEALER AND A PHONE CALL TO CHRYSLER, THAT THEY WILL ONLY ALLOW THEIR DEALERS TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS ONCE EVERY 14 DAYS. I AM FURTHER INFORMED THAT THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE IN FRONT OF ME ON THE DEALER'S LIST SO WITH ONLY BEING ABLE TO ORDER 2 REPLACEMENT PARTS PER MONTH, IT COULD BE MONTHS BEFORE MY JEEP IS REPAIRED. MY WIFE IS AFRAID OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH THIS ISSUE LOOMING. CAN THIS SAFETY RECALL REALLY BE TREATED THIS WAY BY CHRYSLER? IS THERE SOMETHING NHTSA CAN DO? *TR