Service bulletin 08-045-13

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10136898
Published by NHTSA	2018-05-21
Manufacturer's number	08-045-13
Manufacturer's date	2013-06-21
NHTSA component	STEERING

NHTSA's summary

The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Does Not Function Properly This bulletin involves installing the correct EVIC switch in the steering wheel to allow the EVIC to function properly. The EVIC may not function as designed.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Steering

Vehicles listed
JEEP WRANGLER	2012

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
2013197	2013-06-07. Steering
13V234000	2013-06-04. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
0804513	2022-09-26. Service bulletin. The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Does Not Function Properly This bulletin involves installing the correct EVIC switch in the steering wheel to allow the EVIC to function properly. The EVIC may not function as designed.
N28060613	2022-09-26. Service bulletin. Some of the above vehicles may experience a condition where the power steering return tube contacts the aluminum transmission oil cooler tube. Continuous contact of the aluminum transmission oil cooler tube against the power steering return tube could cause a wear hole in the aluminum transmission oil cooler tube. This can result in a loss of transmission fluid which may damage the transmission and/or a loss of transmission function.
21-013-14	2022-08-29. Service bulletin. Transmission Oil Cooler Tube This bulletin involves inspecting the transmission oil cooler tubes, power steering return tube and if necessary installing a protective sleeve on the transmission oil cooler tube. The customer inquires about Recall N28 and power steering return lines are not available, although the vehicle was built on or before February 23, 2013 (MDH 022317) equipped with 3.6L engine (sales code ERB), automatic transmission (sales code DGJ), left hand drive (sales code 5I8).
08-005-17 REV. A	2022-08-08. Service bulletin. Clockspring Replacement (X68 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves diagnosing the clockspring/Steering Angle Sensor (SAS).If the diagnostic tests indicate the clockspring/SAS requires replacement, replace the clockspring, upper and lower steering column shrouds and steering wheel back cover. Some customers may experience the illumination of the airbag warning lamp or traction control indicator lamp. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: B1B00 - Driver Airbag Squib 1 Circuit Low. B1B01 - Driver Airbag Squib 1 Circuit High. B1B02 - Driver Airbag Squib 1 Circuit Open. B1B03 - Driver Airbag Squib 1 Circuit Shorted Together. B1B04 - Driver Airbag Squib 2 Circuit Low. B1B05 - Driver Airbag Squib 2 Circuit High. B1B06 - Driver Airbag Squib 2 Circuit Open. B1B07 - Driver Airbag Squib 2 Circuit Shorted Together. C123F - Steering Angle Sensor Comparative Performance. C1219 - Steering Angle Sensor Erratic Performance. C2205 - Steering Angle Sensor Internal. P0579 - Speed Control Multiplexed Switch #1 Performance. P0581 - Speed Control Multiplexed Switch #1 High. P0591 - Speed Control Multiplexed Switch #2 Performance. P0593 - Speed Control Multiplexed Switch #2 High. U1109 - Lost Communication With Lin Steering Wheel Controls.
08-045-13	2021-03-22. Service bulletin. The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Does Not Function Properly This bulletin involves installing the correct EVIC switch in the steering wheel to allow the EVIC to function properly. The EVIC may not function as designed.
N28060613	2021-03-22. Service bulletin. Some of the above vehicles may experience a condition where the power steering return tube contacts the aluminum transmission oil cooler tube. Continuous contact of the aluminum transmission oil cooler tube against the power steering return tube could cause a wear hole in the aluminum transmission oil cooler tube. This can result in a loss of transmission fluid which may damage the transmission and/or a loss of transmission function.
M31050813	2021-03-15. Service bulletin. New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? M31050813 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2008 through 2012 model year (JK) Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a Right Hand Drive (RHD) steering configuration (sales code AHF) and built for U.S specifications (sales code YAA). Some of the above vehicles may have an airbag system clockspring assembly that could experience a compromised airbag circuit. This condition could result in an airbag warning lamp illumination. Chrysler will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected RHD vehicles to replace the airbag system clockspring. Additionally, 2008 through 2010 model year vehicles will receive a steering wheel dust shield. NOTE: Safety Recall L37 which provided an interim repair for this issue is being cancelled. Involved vehicle owners will be sent a second owner notification requesting they have their vehicle repaired. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established methods used in the past. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries on involved vehicles.
DOT-L4X8T-04	2019-04-30. Service bulletin. The SKU is a Tie Rod Center Stud. The Customer commnunication requested return of unsold inventory to inpsect for possible incorrect direction threads (right hand rather than left hand). Incorrect direction threads will prevent it from being installed.
21-013-14	2018-06-11. Service bulletin. Transmission Oil Cooler Tube This bulletin involves inspecting the transmission oil cooler tubes, power steering return tube and if necessary installing a protective sleeve on the transmission oil cooler tube. The customer inquires about Recall N28 and power steering return lines are not available, although the vehicle was built on or before February 23, 2013 (MDH 022317) equipped with 3.6L engine (sales code ERB), automatic transmission (sales code DGJ), left hand drive (sales code 5I8).
N28060613	2018-05-21. Service bulletin. New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N28060613 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2012 and 2013 model year (JK) Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Some of the above vehicles may experience a condition where the power steering return tube contacts the aluminum transmission oil cooler tube. Continuous contact of the aluminum transmission oil cooler tube against the power steering return tube could cause a wear hole in the aluminum transmission oil cooler tube. This can result in a loss of transmission fluid which may damage the transmission and/or a loss of transmission function. Chrysler will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all involved vehicles to replace the power steering return tube and inspect the transmission oil cooler tube for damage. Damaged transmission oil cooler tubes will be replaced. Transmission oil cooler tubes that are not damaged will receive a protective sleeve. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established methods used in the past. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries on involved vehicles.