Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V028000

Power train: clutch assembly

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-01-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V028000

Power train: clutch assembly

Component
Power train: clutch assembly
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
42,887
Reported to NHTSA
2021-01-28
Owners notified
2021-03-04

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Jeep Gladiator2021 2020
Jeep Wrangler2021 2020 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.