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Jeep Gladiator Rear Driveshaft May Lack Grease
high How serious is it? About this label
If the driveshaft overheats and breaks, the truck can lose the power that drives the wheels, and a separated driveshaft left in the road can be a hazard to other drivers — both of which increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 19V636000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Part affected | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2020 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On some Gladiators, the rear driveshafts may have been built without grease in the monoblock joint that connects sections of the driveshaft. Without that grease, the joint can overheat and seize up, which may cause the driveshaft to crack or break. If the driveshaft fully separates from the truck, it can also become a hazard on the road for other drivers.
What you should do
2. Contact a Jeep dealer, or FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403, to schedule the repair.
3. The repair — replacing the driveshaft — is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V636000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
The bigger picture
- Jeep Powertrain Recalls Address Clutch Overheating, Stalling, and Park Failure · all 17 Jeep recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- 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.
- Safety risk
- 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.
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.