NHTSA Campaign 21V028000

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · Reported Jan 28, 2021 · 42,887 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
JEEP GLADIATOR 2020 42,887
JEEP GLADIATOR 2021 42,887
JEEP WRANGLER 2018 42,887
JEEP WRANGLER 2019 42,887
JEEP WRANGLER 2020 42,887
JEEP WRANGLER 2021 42,887

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V028000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.