Jeep Recalls 2020 Gladiator Vehicles for Rear Driveshaft Assembly Defect
FCA US is recalling 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles because rear driveshafts may lack grease, risking overheating, seizure, or fracture that could cause a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (driveshaft fracture) that can result in a sudden loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear driveshafts may have been incorrectly assembled without grease in the monoblock joint.
A joint without grease may overheat and seize, possibly causing the driveshaft to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power. If the driveshaft completely separates from the vehicle, it may become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- JEEP GLADIATOR
- Brand
- JEEP
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Drivetrain
- Affected units
- 3,733
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- GLADIATOR
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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