Clutch Recall (2/23/23): Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat -- Affecting 70,000 Manual Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators

[NachoRuby]

22 mojave received May 2022. Got my recall letter 4/10

We are still yet to receive our letters on either of our Jeeps. I might call the dealership. Ours are 2018 and 2021, so I'd think we'd see something by now.

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[NachoRuby]

This was from the jeep app. It also says voluntary? What is the time frame for a voluntary recall? Can one drive it till the clutch wears out before voluntarily having the time to have it addressed?

Great question. I still have to download the new jeep app to see if maybe ours say voluntary too. Maybe that's why no letters? I still have the old app, which is no longer working

 

[Medical_Bartender]

Great question. I still have to download the new jeep app to see if maybe ours say voluntary too. Maybe that's why no letters? I still have the old app, which is no longer working

Weird that your Jeeps are '18 and '21 models but haven't gotten anything yet. Have you tried the VIN recall lookup? Seems this affects ALL manuals so regardless of if you get a notice the mail or not you should be/do fall under the recall.


On a different note, I really hope Jeep does good by this. Haven't had any issues yet but have been driving stick for a while and have 4 different manuals which all shift differently with >100k on them. This isn't rocket science. If it's a big enough issue to drop a recall then they should provide a beefed up unit that is proven free of charge and eat the cost. Period. Let this be a lesson to not cheap out on parts that need high reliability. /rant

 

[NachoRuby]

Weird that your Jeeps are '18 and '21 models but haven't gotten anything yet. Have you tried the VIN recall lookup?

I'll check on that when I get home tonight.

I really hope Jeep does good by this. Haven't had any issues yet but have been driving stick for a while and have 4 different manuals which all shift differently with >100k on them. This isn't rocket science. If it's a big enough issue to drop a recall then they should provide a beefed up unit that is proven free of charge and eat the cost. Period. Let this be a lesson to not cheap out on parts that need high reliability. /rant

100% agree with you there. I've never owned an automatic vehicle, and counting these two, we've had 5 manual jeeps. No problems with either of our 2 jeeps thus far, but I was about to go ahead and spring for an aftermarket clutch soon, just to not worry about it. That's why I'm antsy about this recall. As soon as I get my recall done, I'm regearing to 5.13.

Now to my rant: I love my jeep, and I'll defend the manual to the cows came home. But how do you screw up a recall 3 times? Hopefully they got it right this time. As I said, no issues on either of mine, but if I ever have an issue after this, I'm getting a manual Bronco haha. /Rant for me as well.

 

[Rahkmalla]

Bolding for emphasis my own

RCLRPT-23V116-8530.PDF (nhtsa.gov)

Description of Remedy :

Description of Remedy Program : FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles to replace the clutch assembly and update software to provide escalating visual and audible warnings to the operator, ultimately resulting in the potential reduction of engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate.
FCA US has a longstanding policy and practice of reimbursing owners who have incurred the cost of repairing a problem that subsequently becomes the subject of a field action. To ensure consistency, FCA US, as part of the owner letter, will request that customers send the original receipt and/or other adequate proof of payment to the company for confirmation of the expense.

How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : This recall is not related to a part defect but rather a design specification where the clutch intermediate pressure plate could fracture during extreme overheating. The remedy is a clutch assembly replacement and updated software for the vehicle that mitigates safety risks related to the clutch assembly.

Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR

Recall Schedule :

Description of Recall Schedule : **02/23/2023: FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about 04/14/2023.

RCMN-23V116-6163.pdf (nhtsa.gov)

SERVICE ACTION FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles. The remedy is currently under development. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in 2nd Quarter of 2023

All can be found here: 2020 Jeep Gladiator | NHTSA under "associated documents" but i believe i've hit all the critical points.

 

[TheDerb]

Does this mean they are actually replacing the clutch assembly this time around???

As of 2 days ago I don’t have a dog in this fight due to trading in my Manual base Sport for an Automatic Rubicon, but the ”ultimately resulting in the potential reduction of engine torque capability” is unnervingly vague considering the Off-road reliability people expect these trucks to have.

I would hate to be on the trail trying to figure out a line and get a warning followed by a torque reduction that results in any combination of me getting stuck, having to turn around, or holding up the group due to a lack of power to get me out of a tough spot.

 

[ErrngeElise]

Just got notification of a 573 code. Anyone know what that is? ha

I got 0CQ and 0CR as well today. Did you get those?

 

[cottonh]

I got 0CQ and 0CR as well today. Did you get those?

I also got the OCQ and OCR today. I ordered a Rubicon this past Jan.

 

[tarndesigns]

I got 0CQ and 0CR as well today. Did you get those?

Yes I did. Do we know what that means???

 

[tarndesigns]

I also got the OCQ and OCR today. I ordered a Rubicon this past Jan.

Did you order a 6MT?

 

[cottonh]

Did you order a 6MT?

Yes, I had a 2020 6MT and never had any problems. I just decided to get a new one. I'm starting to wish I hadn't sold the 20 model.

 

[ErrngeElise]

Yes I did. Do we know what that means???

No clue what it means but its probably a safe bet that it has something to do with the new clutch hardware or at least some form of post recall build information or just codes needed for restarting production of manual trucks. Something along those lines, since a manual truck is what we three are waiting for and we keep getting them assigned these mysterious codes at the same time. Either that or its "these might not make the 2023 build window before production switches to 2024" but I think that is still unlikely at this point. We will know if one of us or all of us get build sheets assigned soon.

 

[tarndesigns]

No clue what it means but its probably a safe bet that it has something to do with the new clutch hardware or at least some form of post recall build information or just codes needed for restarting production of manual trucks. Something along those lines, since a manual truck is what we three are waiting for and we keep getting them assigned these mysterious codes at the same time. Either that or its "these might not make the 2023 build window before production switches to 2024" but I think that is still unlikely at this point. We will know if one of us or all of us get build sheets assigned soon.

I'm going to call my dealer today. I spoke with them mid-April and was told to call them on 5/1 if nothing had advanced on the tracker. I'll see what they tell me and relay some info to you guys.

 

[tarndesigns]

I'm going to call my dealer today. I spoke with them mid-April and was told to call them on 5/1 if nothing had advanced on the tracker. I'll see what they tell me and relay some info to you guys.

I just spoke with my dealer. Custom order manager says he got an email a few days ago about delays on Manual Transmission builds. They're trying to find a solution to that Clutch Plate recall before they proceed with new builds. I know this isn't anything new for us, but that's the most new info he could get at this time. Seems like those codes we've been getting don't mean much.

 

[Chaos Theory]

If they're not even rolling off the line with the fix, yet, it will be 6 months (or more) before parts are available for dealership recall work...

Let us know if anyone actually receives a reimbursement check from Jeep for aftermarket install. *Sigh*

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