January 28, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V028000
Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat
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.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V028
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 42,887
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Remedy
FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge.” FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25, 2021. The recall began March 4, 2021.
Notes
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.
Check if your Vehicle has a Recall
February 2021
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Safety Recall Y01 / NHTSA 21V-028 Software Update
Remedy Available
NOTE: This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission (sales code DEM).
NOTE: Some vehicles above may have been identified as not involved in this recall and therefore have been excluded from this recall.
IMPORTANT: Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should perform this recall on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The clutch pressure plate on about 7,662 of the above vehicles in some circumstances, may become overheated through friction, which may lead the pressure plate to rapidly fracture. When a pressure plate fractures, it may result in cracks or holes in the transmission case, allowing heated debris to be expelled from the transmission case. Heated debris expelled from the transmission case may come in contact with combustible materials in the vehicle, potentially leading to a fire. A fire can result in increased risk of occupant injury and injury to persons outside the vehicle. In Addition, this condition may lead to generation of road debris, which may be a hazard to other drivers.
Repair
Reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) first, then the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with updated software.
Parts Information
No parts are required to perform this service procedure.
Parts Return
No parts return required for this campaign.
Special Tools
The following special tools are required to perform this repair:
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wiTECH MicroPod II |
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Laptop Computer |
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wiTECH Software |
Service Procedure
A. Reprogram Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
NOTE: The wiTECH scan tool must be used to perform this safety recall.
If the IPC is aborted or interrupted during reprogramming, it must be restarted. The IPC software must be at the latest software calibration level after completing this safety recall.
- Open the hood and install a battery charger. Verify that the charging rate provides 13.0 to 13.5 volts. Do not allow the charger to time out during the flash process. Set the battery charger timer (if so equipped) to continuous charge.
NOTE: Use an accurate stand-alone voltmeter. The battery charger volt meter may not be sufficiently accurate. Voltages outside of the specified range will cause an unsuccessful flash. If voltage reading is too high, apply an electrical load by activating the park or headlamps and/or HVAC blower motor to lower the voltage.
- Connect the wiTECH micro pod II to the vehicle data link connector.
- Place the ignition in the “RUN” position.
- Open the wiTECH 2.0 website.
- Enter your “User id” and “Password” and your “Dealer Code”, then select “Sign In” at the bottom of the screen. Click “Accept”.
- From the “Vehicle Selection” screen, select the vehicle to be updated.
- From the “Action Items” screen, select the “Topology” tab.
- From the “Topology” tab, select the “IPC” icon.
- From the “Flash” tab, compare the “Current Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Part Number” with the “New ECU Part Number” listed.
- If the “Current ECU part Number” is the same as the “New Part Number”, proceed to Step 14.
- If the “Current ECU part Number” is NOT the same as the “New Part Number”, continue with Step 10.
- From the flash ECU agreement page, agree to terms by checking the box.
- Select “Flash ECU” and then follow the wiTECH screen instructions to complete the flash.
- From the “Topology” screen, select the “All DTCs” tab to view the DTCs.
- Select “Clear All DTCs” and then select “Close”.
- Proceed to section Reprogram Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
B. Reprogram Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
- From the “Vehicle Selection” screen, select the vehicle to be updated.
- From the “Action Items” screen, select the “Topology” tab.
- From the “Topology” tab, select the “PCM” module icon.
- From the “Flash” tab, compare the “Current Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Part Number” with the “New ECU Part Number” listed.
- If the “Current ECU part Number” is the same as the “New Part Number”, proceed to Step 10.
- If the “Current ECU part Number” is NOT the same as the “New Part Number”, continue with Step 5.
- From the PCM tab, select the latest PCM flash part number. Read the flash special instructions page. Select “OK” to continue.
- From the flash ECU agreement page, agree to terms by checking the box.
- Select “Flash ECU” and then follow the wiTECH screen instructions to complete the flash.
- Confirm the software is at the latest available calibration level.
- Click “View DTCs”, select “Clear All DTCs”, click “Continue” and then click “Close”.
- Place the ignition in the “OFF” position and then remove the wiTECH micro pod II device from the vehicle.
- Remove the battery charger from the vehicle.
- Close the vehicle hood and return the vehicle to the customer.
6 Affected Products
Vehicles
26 Associated Documents
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V028-3924.pdf 1120.006KB
ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RIONL-21V028-1693.pdf 56.329KB
Miscellaneous Document – Recall Outbound Script.
RMISC-21V028-2283.pdf 109.508KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-21V028-9459.pdf 517.443KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – RECALL W12 SUPERSEDED BY RECALL Y03 JULY 2021 Effective immediately, Recall W12 is no longer valid.
RCMN-21V028-1016.pdf 104.962KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-21V028-8457.pdf 517.553KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V028-0252.pdf 1119.933KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-21V028-5601.pdf 516.83KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V028-2206.pdf 280.904KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – STOP SALE: New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – Y07 FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2018 through 2020 Model Year (JL) Jeep® Wrangler and 2020 (JT) Jeep® Gladiator vehicles equipped with a Manual Transmission
RCMN-21V028-2905.pdf 101.548KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-1
RCLQRT-21V028-6484.PDF 211.143KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V028-9138.pdf 789.017KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-2
RCLQRT-21V028-5760.PDF 211.25KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Notification re New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – Y01
RCMN-21V028-3888.pdf 100.468KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V028-2204.PDF 215.718KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V028-6608.pdf 790.201KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V028-4349.pdf 1126.812KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V028-3910.pdf 707.027KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Media Release
Miscellaneous Document – Email Blast Reminder
RMISC-21V028-8551.pdf 164.657KB
ISSUED Renotification Notice
RCRN-21V028-4103.pdf 773.875KB
Miscellaneous Document – Software Update Screen Shot
RMISC-21V028-4927.pdf 63.156KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-3
RCLQRT-21V028-7247.PDF 211.339KB
ISSUED Renotification Notice
RCRN-21V028-8780.pdf 134.097KB
Miscellaneous Document – Email Blast re Your 2019 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT is under recall for JT CLUTCHHARDWARE & SOFTWARE UPDATE.
RMISC-21V028-2366.pdf 173.789KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-4
RCLQRT-21V028-2212.PDF 211.453KB
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V028&docType=RCL
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