NHTSA Recall # | 156197 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 21V028000 |
MFG Compaign # | Y01 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GLADIATOR |
Model Year | 2021 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 13/09/24 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 13/09/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 13/09/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 28/01/21 |
Report created | 28/01/21 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 42887 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. Recall is expected to begin march 19, 2021. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |