CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
- Risk
- 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
- FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge." FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.
- 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 manual-transmission Jeep Wranglers from 2018 to 2021 and Gladiators from 2020 to 2021 have a clutch pressure plate that may overheat and fracture. Overheated clutch components can increase the risk of a fire. Damage to nearby parts can also cause debris to fall onto the road or a loss of drive, which raises the risk of a crash.
The remedy is a software update that reduces engine torque when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that could damage the inner pressure plate. Dealers will install it at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.
If you own an affected vehicle, contact an authorized Jeep dealer to schedule the free repair. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jeep Gladiator | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| Jeep Wrangler | 2018201920202021 |