The clutch assembly in your Wrangler or Gladiator is a critical part that helps you shift gears smoothly. In some 2018-2023 models, the clutch pressure plate can overheat and break apart.
Risk if Unfixed
If the clutch components overheat, they could catch fire, and hot debris could fall onto the road or your vehicle's drive system could fail, increasing the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your Jeep dealer will replace the faulty clutch assembly and update the software for free. This is a no-cost repair, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.
The clutch assembly in your Wrangler or Gladiator is like a special gear that helps your manual transmission switch between gears. It's made up of a pressure plate that helps the clutch engage and disengage.
Risk if Unfixed
If the clutch pressure plate overheats, it could break apart and cause a fire. This could also send hot, sharp pieces flying out, or even make it hard to shift gears, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealership will update the software in your vehicle to prevent the clutch from getting too hot and causing damage, and this repair is completely free. You'll receive a notification letter with instructions on how to schedule the update.
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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.
The clutch assembly in your Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator is a system that connects and disconnects the engine from the transmission when you shift gears. In some 2018-2020 models, the clutch pressure plate can get too hot and break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the clutch pressure plate overheats and breaks, it could cause a fire or damage to other nearby parts. This could lead to debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will inspect the clutch system, reroute the wire harness, and replace any damaged parts for free. They'll take care of this repair at no cost to you when you get the recall notice.
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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 steering column stub shaft in your Wrangler or Ram 1500 is a critical part that connects your steering wheel to the rest of the steering system. In some 2019 models, it might not have been machined correctly, which could lead to it breaking.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering column shaft breaks, the steering wheel could come loose and fall off, making it very hard for you to control the vehicle. This could increase the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will inspect the steering column and replace it if necessary - and this repair is completely free. You should schedule an appointment as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 5, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V29.
The front seat belt retractor in your vehicle is a critical safety component that helps slow down your forward movement in case of a crash. In affected 2019-2020 Jeep and Ram models, this retractor might not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the front seat belts fail to lock in a crash, you could be at risk of serious injury. This is a critical safety issue that could lead to serious harm.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will replace the faulty seat belt retractor with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair will help ensure your safety in the event of a crash, and it's free – just schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.
Your vehicle's instrument panel is the screen that shows you important information like your speed and warning lights. In some 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiators and 2018-2024 Wranglers, this screen can short circuit and stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the instrument panel fails, you won't be able to see important safety information like your speed or warning lights. This could lead to a crash, especially at high speeds or in low-visibility conditions.
Free Fix
Your Jeep dealer will replace the faulty instrument panel with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
The rearview camera system on your Wrangler is connected to the center brake light by a wiring harness. In some 2018-2024 models, this harness can short circuit and break the connection, causing the rearview camera and center brake light to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If your rearview camera image doesn't appear, you'll have reduced visibility behind your vehicle, which could lead to a crash. Additionally, if your center brake light doesn't turn on, other drivers may not see that your vehicle is slowing down, which could also lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your Jeep dealer will replace the faulty wiring harness for the rearview camera and center brake light, and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly if needed, at no cost to you. This repair was already completed by January 15, 2024, but if you haven't had it done, schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.
The camera system in your vehicle helps you see what's behind you when you're in reverse. In some 2019 and 2020 models, the camera image can get stuck on the screen even after you shift out of reverse.
Risk if Unfixed
If the camera image stays on the screen, it could distract you while driving, making it harder to focus on the road and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will update the software controlling your radio display, so the camera image will clear properly when you shift out of reverse. This update is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
Your Jeep Wrangler's front track bar bracket is a crucial part that helps steer your vehicle. In some 2018-2019 models, the bracket might have been welded incorrectly, which can cause it to break loose from the frame.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bracket separates from the frame, your steering will become less responsive. This could make it harder to turn the wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will inspect and repair the track bar bracket welds for free, if necessary. The repair is on the house, so schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can cause the bracket to separate from the frame, reducing steering capability.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the track bar bracket welds, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA5.
