Jeep Gladiator, Wrangler (2018-2021): Power train
Recall 21V028000 · Jan 28, 2021 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
42,887
vehicles affected
42,887
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V028000
- Date
- Jan 28, 2021
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Units affected
- 42,887
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Clutch assembly
- Model years
- 2018-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V028000?
2 models: Jeep Gladiator (2020-2021), Jeep Wrangler (2018-2021), about 42,887 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V028000?
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.
What can happen?
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.