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Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator manual clutch can overheat, catch fire

NHTSA campaign 23V116000 · Reported 2023-02-23 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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Serious: this is a fire risk plus the chance of suddenly losing drive power or dropping debris on the road, so get it repaired as soon as you can and stop driving if you smell burning or notice the clutch behaving strangely.

What's wrong, in plain English

These Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators have a manual transmission, and the clutch — the part that connects the engine to the gears when you press the left pedal — can get too hot and crack apart. Overheated clutch parts can start a fire. Broken pieces can also damage nearby parts, drop debris onto the road, or leave the vehicle unable to move under its own power. The dealer replaces the whole clutch assembly and updates the software, free.

What you should do

1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your Jeep is included in recall 19A.
2. Call your Jeep dealer, or FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403, and get an appointment for the free clutch replacement and software update.
3. If your vehicle was already repaired under the older recall 21V-028, you still need this new repair done — that earlier fix does not count.

Affected vehicles (10)

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

Official notice

Component
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 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
Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.

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