Recalls for 2021 Jeep Wrangler

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Introduced as an early 1987 model at the Chicago Auto Show in February 1986, the YJ was a fully modernized new generation of the CJ-7 with new sheetmetal, upgraded interior, a modern dashboard and improved suspension and handling. Minor changes followed for 1988 (a model year in transition under the AMC/Chrysler merger) and 1989. 1990 models added a rear wiper on hardtops, with this being the final year for the old AMC 258 six, at 112 HP.

GVWR for 258 six models was 3,500 lb, with 4,500 lb optional. This is a 6 cylinder base Wrangler, factory delivered suggested retail price (FOB Brampton) at $12,029 with 5-speed.

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2021-01-28
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.  Owner notification letters were mailed on 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.

DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Posted on: 2022-10-13
Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2022 ram 1500, jeep gladiator, and 2021 jeep wrangler vehicles.  The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure.

Consequence
A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors.  Free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed december 8, 2022.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is z95.

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.nhtsa.gov.

DEFECT #3 - ENGINE

Posted on: 2022-11-23
Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2021-2023 jeep wrangler 4xe vehicles equipped with 2.0l plug-in hybrid electric vehicle engines.  A loss of communication may cause an engine shutdown.

Consequence
An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will update the transmission control module software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 12, 2023.  Owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Fca us, llc's number for this recall zb7.

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.nhtsa.gov.

DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Posted on: 2022-10-13
Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2020-2022 jeep wrangler, ram 1500, and 2021-2022 jeep gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0l diesel engines.  The high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) may fail, causing an engine stall.

Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the hpfp and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on november 29, 2022.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 2, 2022.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is z96.

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.nhtsa.gov.

DEFECT #5 - ENGINE

DEFECT #6 - ENGINE

Posted on: 2022-11-23
Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2021-2023 jeep wrangler 4xe vehicles equipped with 2.0l plug-in hybrid electric vehicle engines.  A loss of communication may cause an engine shutdown.

Consequence
An engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will update the transmission control module software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed december 22, 2022.  Owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Fca us, llc's number for this recall zb7.

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.nhtsa.gov.

DEFECT #7 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Posted on: 2022-10-13
Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2020-2022 jeep wrangler, ram 1500, and 2021-2022 jeep gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0l diesel engines.  The high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) may fail, causing an engine stall.

Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the hpfp and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on november 29, 2022.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 24, 2023.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is z96.

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.nhtsa.gov.

DEFECT #8 - ENGINE

Posted on: 2022-10-13
Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2020-2022 jeep wrangler, ram 1500, and 2021-2022 jeep gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0l diesel engines.  The high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) may fail, causing an engine stall.

Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the hpfp and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on november 29, 2022.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 24, 2023.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is z96.

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.nhtsa.gov.

DEFECT #9 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2023-02-23
Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2018-2023 jeep wrangler, and 2020-2023 jeep gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions.  The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 14, 2023.  Owners may contact (fca us, llc) customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Fca us llc's number for this recall is 19a.  This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21v-028.  Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21v-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.

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.nhtsa.gov.

DEFECT #10 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Posted on: 2022-10-13
Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2020-2022 jeep wrangler, ram 1500, and 2021-2022 jeep gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0l diesel engines.  The high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) may fail, causing an engine stall.

Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the hpfp and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on november 29, 2022.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 24, 2023.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is z96.

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.nhtsa.gov.

DEFECT #11 - ENGINE

Posted on: 2022-10-13
Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2020-2022 jeep wrangler, ram 1500, and 2021-2022 jeep gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0l diesel engines.  The high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) may fail, causing an engine stall.

Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the hpfp and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on november 29, 2022.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 24, 2023.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is z96.

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.nhtsa.gov.

DEFECT #12 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Posted on: 2023-03-23
Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2020-2022 jeep wrangler vehicles.  A stud on the frame assembly may puncture the fuel tank in a crash, which can result in a fuel leak.

Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove the frame stud and apply paint, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed april 6, 2023.  Owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Fca us, llc's number for this recall is 28a.

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.nhtsa.gov.

DEFECT #13 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2023-02-23
Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2018-2023 jeep wrangler, and 2020-2023 jeep gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions.  The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software on the vehicle that mitigates all safety risks related to the clutch assembly, free of charge.  Interim owner letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on april 6, 2023.  Owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available.  Owners may contact (fca us, llc) customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Fca us llc's number for this recall is 19a.  This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21v-028.  Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21v-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.

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.nhtsa.gov.

DEFECT #14 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

DEFECT #15 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2023-02-23
Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2018-2023 jeep wrangler, and 2020-2023 jeep gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions.  The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software on the vehicle that mitigates all safety risks related to the clutch assembly, free of charge.  Interim owner letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on april 6, 2023.  Owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available.  Owners may contact (fca us, llc) customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Fca us llc's number for this recall is 19a.  This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21v-028.  Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21v-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.

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.nhtsa.gov.

DEFECT #16 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Posted on: 2024-02-15
Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2021-2024 jeep wrangler and 2022-2024 jeep grand cherokee vehicles.  A hybrid control processor (hcp) software error may cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 103, windshield defrosting and defogging systems.

Consequence
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will update the hcp software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed february 29, 2024.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is 04b.

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.nhtsa.gov.