2021 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator powertrain control software recall
Chrysler is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles due to a powertrain control module software defect that may cause engine stall, resulting in loss of drive power and increased crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 classified as High severity because the defect affects a critical powertrain control system that could result in engine stall and loss of drive power, increasing the risk of crashes. However, no injuries, deaths, or actual crashes have been reported, preventing a higher classification.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 23V-116. The powertrain control module software in these vehicles may cause an unexpected engine stall, which results in a loss of drive power.
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a motor vehicle crash. Owners of affected vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-116 will need the new remedy completed.
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 15, 2024. To schedule the recall remedy or for more information, owners can contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's reference number for this recall is 92B.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- JEEP GLADIATOR, WRANGLER
- Brand
- JEEP
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle
- Affected units
- 94
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)
- GLADIATOR
- WRANGLER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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