Jeep Recalls Wrangler SUVs and Gladiator Pickups Again for Fire Risk
In vehicles with manual transmissions, part of the clutch assembly may overheat, which could cause a fire and leave hazardous debris on the road
Jeep is recalling over 69,000 Wrangler SUVs from the 2018 through 2023 model years and Gladiator pickups from the 2020 through 2023 model years with manual transmissions because a problem with the clutch pressure plate could cause a fire.
This recall is an expansion of a prior recall which did not include vehicles from as many model years.
The Details
Vehicles Recalled
• Jeep Wrangler SUVs manufactured between Aug. 23, 2017, and Feb. 16, 2023
• Jeep Gladiator pickup trucks manufactured between Dec. 21, 2018, and Feb. 16, 2023
The problem: Due to a design specification, the clutch pressure plate could fracture due to overheating. If this happens, the hot debris could cause a fire and/or create a road hazard.
The fix: Jeep is currently working on a fix for the issue and will notify owners as soon as it is available.
How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may contact Jeep at 800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign number: 23V116. Jeep’s own number for this recall is 19A.
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