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Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator Clutch May Overheat, Fracture

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

critical How serious is it? About this label

An overheated, damaged clutch can increase the risk of a fire, and falling debris or a sudden loss of drive can increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V116000
Reported to NHTSA	Feb 23, 2023
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Part affected	Power Train:clutch Assembly
Vehicles covered	10 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2023
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain manual-transmission Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles have a clutch problem. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture. This can damage other nearby parts, which may cause pieces to fall onto the road or cause the vehicle to lose the ability to drive.

What you should do

Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected, including if it was previously repaired under recall 21V-028.
Contact an FCA US dealer at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule the clutch replacement and software update.
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 23V116000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (10)

2018 Jeep Wrangler
2019 Jeep Wrangler
2020 Jeep Gladiator
2020 Jeep Wrangler
2021 Jeep Gladiator
2021 Jeep Wrangler
2022 Jeep Gladiator
2022 Jeep Wrangler
2023 Jeep Gladiator
2023 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 2018-2023 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.