AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -

Chrysler Group recently notified the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration that the company will voluntarily recall approximately 67,872 Jeep Wranglers from the 2010 model year to replace the vehicle’s automatic transmission skid plate with a skid bar.

Beyond telling U.S. officials, automaker spokesperson Eric Mayne informed Auto Remarketing that Chrysler is recalling another 6,141 units in Canada to fix the same issue.

For the 2010 model year, the OEM explained, the Wrangler’s catalytic converter was relocated for emissions compliance. The new location is closer to a skid plate, a condition that the automaker fears could permit debris accumulation, particularly when driving off-road or through heavy brush.

If debris is not cleared from the underbody, as the owner’s guide instructs, Chrysler stressed it could pose a fire risk because of its proximity to the catalytic converter.

Chrysler said it will replace the skid plate on 2010 Wranglers with a skid bar, a design change implemented in late 2010 and in subsequent model years as a weight-savings measure.

The OEM emphasized it is unaware of any injuries associated with these incidents.

Officials noted the recall encompasses only those 2010 model-year vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and built prior to July 14, 2010. They added affected owners will be contacted by Chrysler.