Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V124000

Power train: clutch assembly

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-03-03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V124000

Power train: clutch assembly

Component
Power train: clutch assembly
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
33,237
Reported to NHTSA
2020-03-03
Owners notified
2020-04-30

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Jeep Gladiator2020
Jeep Wrangler2020 2019 2018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.