Recall 21V028000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Defect in 2018-2021 JEEP GLADIATOR
RECALL This recall affects up to 42,887 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 21V028000 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles Affected | 42,887 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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 Consequence
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.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V741000 | 2022 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 320,068 | |
| 24V838000 | 2018 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 206,502 | |
| 25V575000 | 2025 JEEP WAGONEER S | STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 | |
| 25V576000 | 2022 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | 91,787 | |
| 25V574000 | 2025 JEEP WAGONEER S | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL | 75 | |
| 25V593000 | 2025 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER | STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM | 163,735 | |
| 25V472000 | 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 121,398 | |
| 25V527000 | 2024 JEEP WRANGLER | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 22,906 | |
| 25V430000 | 2023 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | 1,689 | |
| 25V174000 | 2025 JEEP WAGONEER S | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3,919 |