CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
- Risk
- The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W12.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles with manual transmissions may have a clutch pressure plate that can overheat and fracture. Overheated clutch components can increase the risk of a fire. Damage to nearby components can also cause debris to fall onto the road or a loss of drive, which raises the risk of a crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will notify affected owners. Dealers will reroute a wire harness, inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and if you have questions, you can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, referencing recall W12.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jeep Gladiator | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Jeep Wrangler | 201820192020 |