--- title: "Jeep recall: Wrangler, Gladiator clutch pressure plate may overheat" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/02/jeep-recall-wrangler-gladiator-clutch-pressure-plate-may-overheat/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk Staff" published: "2021-02-08T10:59:33+00:00" modified: "2025-07-23T15:16:59+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Jeep-Gladiator-Wrangler-scaled.jpg" --- # Jeep recall: Wrangler, Gladiator clutch pressure plate may overheat By Pickup Truck + SUV Talk Staff Published: 2021-02-08T10:59:33+00:00 Updated: 2025-07-23T15:16:59+00:00 ![Featured image]() Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. This Jeep recall specifically states the clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture. [The Wrangler]() was completely redesigned for the 2018 model year, and [the Gladiator]() was an all-new addition to the Jeep lineup for 2020. 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. FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 19, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC’s number for this recall is Y01. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to [www.safercar.gov](). Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator had previously logged issues with the steering, which [have now been fixed](). **NHTSA Campaign Number:**21V028000 **Manufacturer** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) **Components** POWER TRAIN **Potential Number of Units Affected**42,887 *Editor’s note: This information was copied directly from the NHTSA website. If you have questions or concerns about this Jeep recall, please contact FCA US LLC directly.* **Related posts:** > [Jeep addresses Gladiator, Wrangler steering issue]() > [How is 2020 Jeep Gladiator reliability so far? Early reports suggest a consistent issue]() > [U.S. Justice Department Demands FCA Recall EcoDiesel, Pay Fines]() ## Structured page information ~~~json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Article", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/02/jeep-recall-wrangler-gladiator-clutch-pressure-plate-may-overheat/#article", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/02/jeep-recall-wrangler-gladiator-clutch-pressure-plate-may-overheat/" }, "author": { "name": "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk Staff", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/person/38bee4cf175c90f0da792cb170290a6c" }, "headline": "Jeep recall: Wrangler, Gladiator clutch pressure plate may overheat", "datePublished": "2021-02-08T10:59:33+00:00", "dateModified": "2025-07-23T15:16:59+00:00", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/02/jeep-recall-wrangler-gladiator-clutch-pressure-plate-may-overheat/" }, "wordCount": 247, "commentCount": 0, "publisher": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#organization" }, "image": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/02/jeep-recall-wrangler-gladiator-clutch-pressure-plate-may-overheat/#primaryimage" }, "thumbnailUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Jeep-Gladiator-Wrangler-scaled.jpg", "keywords": [ "jeep gladiator", "Jeep Gladiator recall", "jeep recall", "jeep wrangler", "Jeep Wrangler recall" ], "articleSection": [ "Recalls" ], "inLanguage": "en-US", "potentialAction": [ { "@type": "CommentAction", "name": "Comment", "target": [ "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/02/jeep-recall-wrangler-gladiator-clutch-pressure-plate-may-overheat/#respond" ] } ] }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/02/jeep-recall-wrangler-gladiator-clutch-pressure-plate-may-overheat/", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/02/jeep-recall-wrangler-gladiator-clutch-pressure-plate-may-overheat/", "name": "Jeep recall: Wrangler, Gladiator clutch pressure plate may overheat", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#website" }, "primaryImageOfPage": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/02/jeep-recall-wrangler-gladiator-clutch-pressure-plate-may-overheat/#primaryimage" }, "image": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/02/jeep-recall-wrangler-gladiator-clutch-pressure-plate-may-overheat/#primaryimage" }, "thumbnailUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Jeep-Gladiator-Wrangler-scaled.jpg", "datePublished": "2021-02-08T10:59:33+00:00", "dateModified": "2025-07-23T15:16:59+00:00", "description": "The Jeep recall affecting the 2018-21 Wrangler and 2020-21 Gladiator is specifically targeting the manual-transmission vehicles.", "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/02/jeep-recall-wrangler-gladiator-clutch-pressure-plate-may-overheat/#breadcrumb" }, "inLanguage": "en-US", "potentialAction": [ { "@type": "ReadAction", "target": [ "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/02/jeep-recall-wrangler-gladiator-clutch-pressure-plate-may-overheat/" ] } ] }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "inLanguage": "en-US", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2021/02/jeep-recall-wrangler-gladiator-clutch-pressure-plate-may-overheat/#primaryimage", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Jeep-Gladiator-Wrangler-scaled.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Jeep-Gladiator-Wrangler-scaled.jpg", "width": 2048, "height": 1366, "caption": "2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, left, and 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, right. 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