Leaking axle seal?

[JocelynOrr]

Why not print several of these posts or even the thread and hand it to the dealer and say "see, there IS a problem - fix it".
Vent is a cop-out. Maybe one person may have a plugged vent but a restrictive vent? These don't generate pressure on a scale so large as to need a HUGE vent. Anything that allows it to breath will work. Doesn't have to be a 3/8" hole.

It's definitely not the vent. When I took it I yesterday they told me it's not still leaking. It's residual water. .y mechanic husband looked when I brought it home and it is still leaking now ON BOTH SIDES. I swiped my finger in the parking lot of the dealership. Sure doesn't look like water to me. So I guess I am calling chrysler Canada, this dealership is notoriously awful.

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[ShadowsPapa]

That's my point - it is not the vent. There could be the one-off who happened to get a vent plugged up or something, but these are not a venting issue, IMO.
Water is going to bead - oil spreads and makes things look wet while not being anything other than slick.

 

[Rubsal70]

Wow, this sucks. My first time owning a Jeep. A brand new jeep. The dealership will not keep my jeep till December. Unless they are going to make payments. @JeepCares what is the number to Chrysler something needs to get done. I understand it's not a light switch to turn on factories to double up on parts, but this is ridiculous. Someone needs to own up to it. This is frustrating. I wonder why I have to keep the truck at the dealership when everyone else was allowed to take it home. Is it safe to drive? the service tech told me I could void the warranty if i took back it home. I am just curious what other people were told. Thanks

 

[mountainpass]

I think I saw in this thread, but want to clarify - the person who is/was tracking - this is a 2021 model year only, correct? And wasn't it determined to be only the max tow and Rubicon axles? Or did I see that wrong?

Yes for leaking passenger rear seal. The earliest I believe was made on 10-12. Pretty sure some in thread are from non wide axle Gladiators also.

Reminder to those just joining this thread to post the MDH# in drivers door frame(b pillar).

 

[flipmode]

I've got a '21 Overland, and it leaks, pending a replacement part delivery on 8/6.

Update: DATE OF MFR (BUILT) 10-20; MDH: 103102

Thanks for the reminder @mountainpass

 

[ccloud]

Wow, this sucks. My first time owning a Jeep. A brand new jeep. The dealership will not keep my jeep till December. Unless they are going to make payments. @JeepCares what is the number to Chrysler something needs to get done. I understand it's not a light switch to turn on factories to double up on parts, but this is ridiculous. Someone needs to own up to it. This is frustrating. I wonder why I have to keep the truck at the dealership when everyone else was allowed to take it home. Is it safe to drive? the service tech told me I could void the warranty if i took back it home. I am just curious what other people were told. Thanks

Going on four weeks since the local dealer diagnosed and ordered a new axle. They topped off my diff and said it was okay to drive. If they had told me driving it would void my warranty, I’d be in the process of filing a lemon case. Love my Nacho and hoping that axle gets here soon… my tire doesn’t like gear oil.

 

[Rubsal70]

Going on four weeks since the local dealer diagnosed and ordered a new axle. They topped off my diff and said it was okay to drive. If they had told me driving it would void my warranty, I’d be in the process of filing a lemon case. Love my Nacho and hoping that axle gets here soon… my tire doesn’t like gear oil.

Did they give you an ETA of when they are getting the part in? just curious?

 

[ccloud]

Did they give you an ETA of when they are getting the part in? just curious?

No eta, but they sure did emphasize the back order status.

 

[AXG1040]

Looks like JLs too. Older post but after reading through it and links to others I think it is more widespread. Makes sense as the axles are used across other models.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...-rear-on-a-2020-w-less-than-1000-miles.57099/

 

[mountainpass]

Looks like JLs too. Older post but after reading through it and links to others I think it is more widespread. Makes sense as the axles are used across other models.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...-rear-on-a-2020-w-less-than-1000-miles.57099/

Those seem to be 2020's and the link in that thread goes to a front one leaking. There are some 2020 reports in this thread but the vast majority is rear passenger on 2021's. Be interesting to hear if any of their 2021's are having same issue.

 

[calipoontappa]

Add me to this list…driver side rear. ??‍

 

[AXG1040]

Those seem to be 2020's and the link in that thread goes to a front one leaking. There are some 2020 reports in this thread but the vast majority is rear passenger on 2021's. Be interesting to hear if any of their 2021's are having same issue.

I did see that but a few rears in that long thread(s). Mostly if not all 21s in our post here. I agree it would be interesting to see if any 21 JLs have it.

 

[AXG1040]

Add me to this list…driver side rear. ??‍

First one I’ve seen here on the drivers side. I think all of us have it on the passenger side .

 

[Gladman]

Well, I’m at 6 weeks now waiting for a LF axle M210 Dana series. The axle shaft finally showed up yesterday. Now, the install kit that goes with the axle was missing. Supposedly it is in transit. This is looking like a 2 month down for a fucking axle shaft. I don’t care what supply chain issues people claim, that is just absurd especially when the factories are producing vehicles that can’t be sold due to computer chip supply issues.

Further info on this saga, and what a tale of woe this is.
The dealer ordered the axle shaft (more on this shaft later) and the box was delivered by UPS with axle shaft missing. UPS couldn’t find it so FCC ordered another dealer who had the only one in stock in Canada to sent the shaft to my dealer. UPS lost that package at the depot in Calgary, investigation ongoing. Dana is unable to supply the shaft until July 21st - July 30. My gladiator has been parked at the dealer since April 9th.

Now, the axle shaft. I was told the axle shaft in the truck is too short. So let’s take one out of a Rubicon on the lot. Nope, different arrangement. My High Altitude front axle has an approximately 12” stub shaft from the differential to a splined collar and then the main axle shaft to the wheel hub. It is this stub shaft that is too short and waiting for the correct length shaft. I don’t know if this is unique to the diesel with the 210M axle but definitely a Rubicon gasser does not have that arrangement. Possibly because the Rubi has lockers, not sure?

So, now another month will tick by.

 

[mdyucca]

I think I saw in this thread, but want to clarify - the person who is/was tracking - this is a 2021 model year only, correct? And wasn't it determined to be only the max tow and Rubicon axles? Or did I see that wrong?

My 21 80th Anniversary is leaking.

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