Chrysler recalls 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles with manual transmissions due to overheated clutch components that may cause fire or debris falling onto roads, increasing crash risk.
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.
Chrysler is recalling 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles with manual transmissions because overheated clutch components can cause fire or debris that might lead to crashes. Owners should stop using the vehicle until a software update is installed.
Overheated clutch components can fracture, potentially causing fire or debris to fall onto the road. This debris could lead to crashes if it strikes other vehicles or pedestrians.
Owners of 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles with manual transmissions are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the software update are at higher risk of fire or crash-related debris.
Check for 2020 Jeep Gladiator models with manual transmissions. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2020 and 2021.
Do not drive the vehicle until the software update is installed.
Dealers will add software to reduce engine torque when clutch temperatures rise to a dangerous level.
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.
Overheated clutch components can fracture, increasing the risk of fire or debris falling onto the road, which may cause crashes.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2020 Jeep Gladiator with a manual transmission, as the recall covers vehicles sold between 2020 and 2021.
Dealers will notify you and add software to reduce engine torque when clutch temperatures rise to a dangerous level. Do not drive the vehicle until the update is installed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Jeep to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V028000 — Jeep Jeep Hello, I own a Jeep that is covered by recall 21V028000 from Jeep. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
