CHAMPION WRANGLER 2021: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Make : CHAMPION | Model : WRANGLER | Year : 2021 |
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 21V028000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2021-03-04 | Date Received by ODI: 2021-01-28 | Date Added to Database: 2021-01-28 |
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: Y01 | ||
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 42887 | ||
Summary:
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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. |