Recall 21V028000

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20210128
Component
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
6 models

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 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2018 JEEP WRANGLER
2019 JEEP WRANGLER
2020 JEEP GLADIATOR
2020 JEEP WRANGLER
2021 JEEP GLADIATOR
2021 JEEP WRANGLER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.