JEEP GLADIATOR 2021: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V028000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JEEP | GLADIATOR | 2021 |
| 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
