Your Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator's clutch pressure plate may overheat and break, which can cause a fire or other problems while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the clutch overheats, it could catch fire, or damage other parts and send debris onto the road, causing a crash.
Free Fix
Don't worry, we've got you covered! Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software for free, and you'll receive a notification letter to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
Your Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator's clutch pressure plate may overheat and break. This is a problem with the clutch assembly in your manual transmission vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the clutch overheats, it could catch fire, and if it breaks, it may cause debris to fall onto the road or your vehicle to lose power, increasing the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
Your dealership will update the software in your vehicle to prevent the clutch from overheating, free of charge, to keep you and your vehicle safe.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
Your Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator's manual transmission clutch system may have a problem with the clutch pressure plate overheating and breaking.
Risk if Unfixed
If the clutch components get too hot, it could cause a fire or damage other parts, which could lead to debris falling onto the road or a loss of power, increasing the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
Chrysler will contact you to schedule a free repair at a dealership, where they will rewire a harness, inspect the clutch system, and replace any damaged parts if needed.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The 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.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W12.
The park lock rod in your transmission is a small rod that helps keep your vehicle in 'PARK' gear. In some 2018 models of the Dodge Charger, Durango, Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500, the wrong type of rod might have been installed.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wrong rod is in your transmission, it could fail to engage the 'PARK' gear, and your vehicle might roll away when you leave it. This could cause an accident if you're not in control of your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will replace the incorrect park lock rod with the correct one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.