19A Clutch Pressure Plate May Overheat – 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, & 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator

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02/24/2023 _____________________________________________________________________ New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – 19A FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2018 through 2023 Model Year (JL) Jeep® Wrangler and 2020 through 2023 Model Year (JT) Jeep® Gladiator vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL In some of the above vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, in some circumstances, the clutch pressure plate 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. In some circumstances, the operator may smell a clutch odor and or clutch slippage prior to the failure and may receive instrument cluster messaging. Heated debris expelled from the transmission bellhousing may come in contact with an ignition source in the vehicle or surrounding area, potentially leading to a fire. A fire can result in increased risk of occupant injury and injury to persons outside the vehicle. SERVICE ACTION FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles. The remedy is currently under development. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in 2nd Quarter of 2023. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries regarding involved vehicles. Customer Services Field Operations FCA US LLC

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-116 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Submission Date : FEB 23, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-116 Manufacturer Recall No. : 19A Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Address : 800 Chrysler Drive CIMS 482-00-91 Auburn Hills MI 48326-2757 Company phone : 1-800-853-1403 Population : Number of potentially involved : 69,201 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler Vehicle Type : Body Style : SUV Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Some 2018-2023 MY Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may experience overheating of the clutch intermediate pressure plate. Extreme overheating may cause the pressure plate to fracture. The suspect period began on August 23, 2017, when production of Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with manual transmissions started, and ended on February 16, 2023, when FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) suspended shipment of vehicles with manual transmissions. The suspect period was determined using field data, engineering change and production records. Similar vehicles not included in the recall are not equipped with manual transmissions. The total affected vehicles for this model is 55,082 Production Dates : AUG 23, 2017 – FEB 16, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-116 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 2 : 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator Vehicle Type : Body Style : PICKUP TRUCK Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Some 2020-2023 MY Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may experience overheating of the clutch intermediate pressure plate. Extreme overheating may cause the pressure plate to fracture. The suspect period began on December 21, 2018, when production of Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions started, and ended on February 16, 2023, when FCA US suspended shipment of vehicles with manual transmissions. The suspect period was determined using field data, engineering change and production records. Similar vehicles not included in the recall are not equipped with manual transmissions. The total affected vehicles for this model is 14,119 Production Dates : DEC 21, 2018 – FEB 16, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : In some circumstances, the clutch pressure plate 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. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Heated debris expelled from the transmission bellhousing may come in contact with an ignition source in the vehicle or surrounding area, potentially leading to a fire. A fire can result in increased risk of occupant injury and injury to persons outside the vehicle. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : In some circumstances, the operator may smell a clutch odor and or clutch slippage prior to the failure and may receive cluster messaging. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-116 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Clutch assy Component Description : Engine pressure plate & disc Component Part Number : 68273845AD Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Address : 3401 Old Airport Rd Wooster Ohio 44691 Country : United States Chronology : * In December 2022, and January, 2023, Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) investigators analyzed fire patterns, witness statements, and vehicle histories to confirm the events were related to pressure plate failures. * On January 10, 2023, the FCA US TSRC organization opened an investigation into 2018-2023 MY Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2023 MY Gladiator vehicles as a result of a detection of a potential trend of vehicle fires related to failed clutch assemblies in vehicles built after the Recall 21V-028 (FCA US No. Y01/Y03/Y07) clean point. * On January 23, 2023, FCA US received inspection details of a 2023 MY Jeep Wrangler vehicle built after the Recall 21V-028 (FCA US No. Y01/Y03/Y07) clean point that experienced a complete clutch failure. * As of February 09, 2023, FCA US identified 26 customer assistance records, 36 warranty claims, and six field reports potentially related to this issue for all markets with dates of receipt ranging from July 5, 2021 to January 12, 2023. * As of February 09, 2023, FCA US is aware of zero accidents and one injury potentially related to this issue for all markets. * On February 16, 2023, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-116 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles. The remedy is currently under development. FCA US has a longstanding policy and practice of reimbursing owners who have incurred the cost of repairing a problem that subsequently becomes the subject of a field action. To ensure consistency, FCA US, as part of the owner letter, will request that customers send the original receipt and/or other adequate proof of payment to the company for confirmation of the expense. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : This recall is not related to a part defect but rather a design specification where the clutch intermediate pressure plate could fracture during extreme overheating. The remedy is currently under development. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : **02/23/2023: FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about 04/14/2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : APR 14, 2023 – APR 14, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 14, 2023 – APR 14, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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03/02/2023 _____________________________________________________________________ New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – 19A FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2018 through 2023 Model Year (JL) Jeep® Wrangler and 2020 through 2023 Model Year (JT) Jeep® Gladiator vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. VINs identified as being involved in this campaign are currently live and searchable. Stop sale is in effect for the above-identified vehicles. Vehicles impacted by a stop sale are eligible for reimbursement allowance through the Recall Floorplan Reimbursement Policy (RFPRP), which can be requested upon recall claim submission. REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL In some of the above vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, in some circumstances, the clutch pressure plate 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. In some circumstances, the operator may smell a clutch odor and or clutch slippage prior to the failure and may receive instrument cluster messaging. Heated debris expelled from the transmission bellhousing may come in contact with an ignition source in the vehicle or surrounding area, potentially leading to a fire. A fire can result in increased risk of occupant injury and injury to persons outside the vehicle. SERVICE ACTION FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles. The remedy is currently under development. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in 2nd Quarter of 2023. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries regarding involved vehicles. Customer Services Field Operations FCA US LLC 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. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $21,000 per vehicle. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.

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