JEEP GLADIATOR 2020: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V028000

Make Model Year
JEEP GLADIATOR 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-03-04 2021-01-28 2021-01-28

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: Y01

Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 42887

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.

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.