Clutch Recall (FCA W12 | 20V-124) For Gladiator Manual Transmiss [overheating clutch pressure plate]

[kostik76]

My thoughts exactly! Its dumb that a manual gets rated an entire 3000 pounds less than an automatic when manuals do not face the over-heating stress issues that autos will. The unofficial...or well speculation for that low number when compared to the auto was the clutch.

I would say give us an option. And I still think it is a total BS for no max tow package.

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[firemedic2714]

Has anyone else noticed that when you run the RPMs up close to red line the clutch feel like it disengages? At first I thought this was intentional like a rev limiter but now I'm not so sure.

Are you sure you're not feeling the rev limiter kicking on?

 

[Nick]

Are you sure you're not feeling the rev limiter kicking on?

Quite sure. When it happens the RPMs shoot up till the rev limiter kicks in.

 

[LostWoods]

My thoughts exactly! Its dumb that a manual gets rated an entire 3000 pounds less than an automatic when manuals do not face the over-heating stress issues that autos will. The unofficial...or well speculation for that low number when compared to the auto was the clutch.

Allowing a manual to take the abuses of towing 7.5k in a package that fits these trucks means you need a tougher clutch and for some reason, manufacturers keep tailoring the last few trucks with manual transmissions to the general public that don't buy them.

Modern automatics are exceptionally better at cooling and minimizing heat so I'm not particularly worried (unless for some reason i find myself towing 7k in Arizona up a grade in August) but the reality that I fear is that the MT Jeep is going the way of the MT Tacoma. I love a third pedal but my 2nd gen Taco had a significantly better feel than my 3rd gen that was seemingly dumbed down for mass consumption. I'm fairly certain Jeep is going the same way because while the clutch feel was still better than my Tacoma, it's still too light and not as good as the JK or TJ.

 

[Nick]

Any updates on this topic? Has anyone installed the Centerforce Clutch? If so I'd like to know how it feels. Do you get better feedback from the pedal as it engages?

 

[Capt. B]

Another questions, it says on the Mopar site you can submit for reimbursement, what is the reimbursement allowed? With $1,125 on the
Centerforce KDF157077 parts and probably several hundred on the install, will Mopar take care of you on the cost?

 

[Nick]

After watching the Centerforce videos I'd do it in a heart beat if FCA would cover the labor and even 50% of the parts cost.

 

[Ericxj99]

Dealer is replacing my clutch with same faulty parts and will replace again when the parts become available

 

[basicGlad]

Anybody else affected by this recall?

I just checked my Vin on the website today, but somewhere in my mind I remember April 22nd....

I hope they're not just moving a wiring harness for this recall...

 

[Ericxj99]

			Anybody else affected by this recall? I just checked my Vin on the website today, but somewhere in my mind I remember April 22nd.... I hope they're not just moving a wiring harness for this recall... [/My gladiator overhead really bad smoke inside cabin and no clutch at all. had to open all windows let it cool down I was able to drive the truck for a mile or so and clutch went to the floor start overheating again make the call Chrysler explained to me that was a recall they will replace The clutch but no parts where available and I’ll be getting new faulty clutch parts till new parts become available , this happens Thursday still. Waiting at the dealer

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[Hipbilly]

Dealer is replacing my clutch with same faulty parts and will replace again when the parts become available

How many miles do [did?] you have? Were you just driving around normally when the cabin smoked up?

 

[Bbannongmu]

Jim Morrison from Jeep/FCA stayed that the clutch parts are available for repairs on the Jeep Rountable today. He also said orders for manual transmissions are open again. Live as I’m posting. Guess there will be a recording. https://fiat.mc.eu1.kontiki.com/global2/content?moid=4c91630c-36a6-431b-984c-9c29c675f86b

 

[basicGlad]

Jim Morrison from Jeep/FCA stayed that the clutch parts are available for repairs on the Jeep Rountable today.

What parts? Event is no longer live.

 

[Ericxj99]

How many miles do [did?] you have? Were you just driving around normally when the cabin smoked up?

It happens once long ago with 5k no smoke just a smell in cabin witch I didn’t care at the time and happens again while pulling a trailer with a scion on it at that time contacted dealer and at the moment it was more like bad driver last time I went to help my daughter jk that was stuck in mud hole once I got there in 4x4 start with the smell so I decide to pull the jk with
My tj manual tranny as well since gladiator is my wife and she’ll kill me if anything happens once out I was driving in the freeway the smoke started very strong smell inside pull over since I was not able to shift i wait 1/2 hrs more or less and able to
Shift but at this time the pedal went to the floor pull over and make the call
Jt has 20k now sitting at the dealer since last Thursday

 

[Ericxj99]

How many miles do [did?] you have? Were you just driving around normally when the cabin smoked up?

20k yes I was driving n the freeway but I had a previous incident

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