Chrysler recalls certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles with rear driveshafts that may overheat and seize, risking sudden loss of drive power and potential crashes. Owners must contact FCA US for free driveshaft replacement.
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.
Chrysler is recalling some 2020 Jeep Gladiator trucks because their rear driveshafts might be assembled without grease, causing overheating and possible fractures. This could lead to sudden loss of power and increase crash risk if the driveshaft separates.
The driveshaft joint may overheat and seize due to lack of grease, which can cause the driveshaft to fracture. If the driveshaft separates from the vehicle, it could become a road hazard and increase crash risk.
Owners of 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles with rear driveshafts that may have been assembled without grease are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk of sudden power loss or crashes.
Check if your 2020 Jeep Gladiator has a rear driveshaft that was assembled without grease. The recall began October 10, 2019, and affects vehicles purchased from dealers starting that date.
Call 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free driveshaft replacement at a dealer.
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.
The rear driveshafts may have been incorrectly assembled without grease, causing overheating and potential fractures.
Your 2020 Jeep Gladiator was purchased from a dealer starting October 10, 2019, and has a rear driveshaft that may be assembled without grease.
Contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to arrange a free driveshaft replacement at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V636000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 19V636000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
