SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2020: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| Make : SPARTAN | Model : GLADIATOR | Year : 2020 |
| Build Dates : 2018-12-15 - 2019-09-10 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V636000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-10-10 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-08-29 | Date Added to Database: 2019-08-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: V95 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3733 | ||
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Summary:
Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The rear driveshafts may have been incorrectly assembled without grease in the monoblock joint. |
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Consequence:
A joint without grease may overheat and seize, possibly causing the driveshaft to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power. If the driveshaft completely separates from the vehicle it may become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US number for this recall is V95. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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