Jeep Recalls Wrangler and Gladiator Vehicles for Clutch Fire Risk
Chrysler is recalling 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles with manual transmissions because the clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture, increasing the risk of fire or 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 (clutch fracture) that explicitly increases the risk of fire and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The recall involves 33,237 vehicles.
The defect involves the clutch pressure plate, which may overheat and fracture. 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.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, replacing components as needed. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- JEEP WRANGLER, GLADIATOR
- Brand
- JEEP
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Powertrain / Clutch
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 33,237
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 (2)
- WRANGLER
- GLADIATOR
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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