Jeep Gladiator, Wrangler (2018-2020): Power train
Recall 20V124000 · Mar 3, 2020 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
33,237
vehicles affected
33,237
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V124000
- Date
- Mar 3, 2020
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 33,237
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Clutch assembly
- Model years
- 2018-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
What can happen
The 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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W12.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V124000?
2 models: Jeep Gladiator (2020), Jeep Wrangler (2018-2020), about 33,237 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V124000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W12.
What can happen?
The 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.