Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #21V028000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V028000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting 2018-2021 jeep wrangler and 2020-2021 jeep gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions Includes 42,887 affected units, Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018-2021 jeep wrangler and 2020-2021 jeep gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions

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.

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. owner notification letters were mailed on march 4, 2021.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V028000
Manufacturer: Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Report Received Date: 2021-01-28T00:00:00
Subject: Clutch pressure plate may overheat
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 42,887

Details

MFR Campaign Number: Y01
Recall Type: Vehicle
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. owner notification letters were mailed on march 4, 2021.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 91.63

Metadata

SID: row-29mw-k72y-xqjg
NHTSA ID: 21V028000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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