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Exploding Manual Transmission Jeep Wrangler and Gladiators

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Exploding Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Manual Transmission Clutches Force Recall: No Fix Yet
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration just announced a recall of almost 70,000 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler vehicles with manual transmissions. Clutch plates are exploding due to overheating, with the potential of creating a fire. Unfortunately, Jeep has no fix for now.


Have there been injuries from Jeep manual transmission issues?


One injury has already been reported, according to the NHTSA. Jeep says friction is causing the overheating, which, in turn, causes the clutch plate to fracture. Shards of broken clutch material can explode through the transmission case, causing injury.
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I look forward to another ecu flash that lowers low rpm torque again rather than jeep admitting they used the wrong clutch, again.
 

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I would've never guessed that friction in a clutch causes heat.

Thanks Jeep for that explanation, that clears up everything
 

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Just hope they fix these pressure plates failing before the clutch is even smoked.
 

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The problem is the hollow center plate of the dual disc clutch. South Bend Clutch has a replacement with a solid center plate.
 

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The problem is the hollow center plate of the dual disc clutch. South Bend Clutch has a replacement with a solid center plate.
Yeah. They warp where theres gaps in the supports in the center. Also the while rotating part built in is so dumb to me
 

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Simple fix! Pricey but worth it!
 

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How heavy is that thick aftermarket flywheel you are hanging off the little crankshaft and small diameter main bearings?
 

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How heavy is that thick aftermarket flywheel you are hanging off the little crankshaft and small diameter main bearings?
About 44.5lbs vs stock about 33.5 lbs

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