Jeep Gladiator (2020): Power train
Recall 19V636000 · Aug 29, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
3,733
vehicles affected
3,733
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V636000
- Date
- Aug 29, 2019
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 3,733
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Driveline > Driveshaft
- Model years
- 2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The rear driveshafts may have been incorrectly assembled without grease in the monoblock joint.
What can happen
A joint without grease may overheat and seize, possibly causing the driveshaft to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power. If the driveshaft completely separates from the vehicle it may become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US number for this recall is V95.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V636000?
1 model: Jeep Gladiator (2020), about 3,733 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V636000?
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US number for this recall is V95.
What can happen?
A joint without grease may overheat and seize, possibly causing the driveshaft to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power. If the driveshaft completely separates from the vehicle it may become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase 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.