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Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator Clutch May Overheat

NHTSA campaign 21V028000 · Reported Jan 28, 2021 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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Overheated clutch parts can increase the risk of a fire. Damage to nearby parts can also cause debris to fall onto the road or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V028000
Reported to NHTSA	Jan 28, 2021
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Part affected	Power Train:clutch Assembly
Vehicles covered	6 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2021
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Chrysler is recalling certain Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. In these vehicles, the clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture, meaning it can crack or break apart.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact your Jeep dealer to schedule the software update.
3. The repair 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 21V028000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (6)

2018 Jeep Wrangler
2019 Jeep Wrangler
2020 Jeep Gladiator
2020 Jeep Wrangler
2021 Jeep Gladiator
2021 Jeep Wrangler

Who to contact

Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

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:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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.
Safety risk: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.