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2020 Jeep Gladiator recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: GLADIATOR.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
24V652000September 5, 2024Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
23V116000February 23, 2023Power Train › Clutch Assembly
21V028000January 28, 2021Power Train › Clutch Assembly
20V580000September 24, 2020Seat Belts
20V191000September 10, 2020Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
20V124000March 3, 2020Power Train › Clutch Assembly
19V636000August 29, 2019Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Systems involved: Power Train (4) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Electrical System (1) · Seat Belts (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V652000Manufacturer no. 30B

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
September 5, 2024
Owner notification
October 3, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
32,863 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLADIATOR

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Safety risk

An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V652000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V116000Manufacturer no. 19A

Power Train › Clutch Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
February 23, 2023
Owner notification
November 16, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
69,201 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLADIATOR

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. 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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V116000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V028000Manufacturer no. Y01

Power Train › Clutch Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
January 28, 2021
Owner notification
March 4, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
42,887 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLADIATOR

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

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. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2021.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V028000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V580000Manufacturer no. W67

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
September 24, 2020
Owner notification
November 12, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,114 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLADIATOR

Components: Seat Belts; Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V580000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V191000Manufacturer no. W30-W37

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
September 10, 2020
Owner notification
April 27, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
319,610 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLADIATOR

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Safety risk

The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V191000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V124000Manufacturer no. W12

Power Train › Clutch Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
March 3, 2020
Owner notification
April 30, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
33,237 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLADIATOR

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Safety risk

The 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.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W12.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V124000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V636000Manufacturer no. V95

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA
August 29, 2019
Owner notification
October 10, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,733 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator
December 15, 2018 – September 10, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
GLADIATOR

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The rear driveshafts may have been incorrectly assembled without grease in the monoblock joint.

Safety risk

A joint without grease may overheat and seize, possibly causing the driveshaft to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power. If the driveshaft completely separates from the vehicle it may become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US number for this recall is V95.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V636000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 5, 2024.