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Jeep clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

NHTSA campaign 21V-028 · Reported January 28, 2021 · 42,887 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler
VEHICLES AFFECTED
42,887
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.
COST
Free

The short version

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported a problem with the power train clutch assembly. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

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.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-028.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2020–2021Jeep Gladiator
2018–2021Jeep Wrangler

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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