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HighNHTSA·23V116000·Announced 2023-02-23

Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler Clutch Assembly Overheating Fire Risk Recall

Chrysler recalls Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler with manual transmissions due to clutch pressure plate overheating and fracturing, risking fire and loss of drive.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a risk-of-harm vehicle recall where no illnesses or injuries have been reported. The clutch assembly defect creates potential for fire and loss of drive, but the source text does not document any actual incidents, applying the rule that absence of reported injury caps the score at 3.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018–2023 Jeep Wrangler and 2020–2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate in these vehicles may overheat and fracture.

An overheated clutch can increase the risk of fire. Additionally, damage to components near the clutch can cause debris to fall onto the road or result in a loss of drive, which increases the risk of a crash.

Approximately 69,201 vehicles are affected. Owners should contact their Jeep dealer to have the clutch assembly replaced and software updated free of charge. If your vehicle was previously repaired under recall 21V-028, the new remedy must also be completed. For more information, owners can call 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 WRANGLER, GLADIATOR
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Manual Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
69,201

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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