NHTSA Campaign 20V124000

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Mar 3, 2020 · 33,237 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
JEEP GLADIATOR 2020 33,237
JEEP WRANGLER 2018 33,237
JEEP WRANGLER 2019 33,237
JEEP WRANGLER 2020 33,237

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V124000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.