Friction can cause the clutch pressure plate to overheat, which can lead the pressure plate to break unexpectedly. The breaking of a pressure plate can form cracks or holes in the transmission housing, from which heated debris can escape. Heated debris expelled from the transmission mounting can come into contact with a source of ignition in the vehicle or in the surroundings, which can cause a fire.
The Jeep Gladiator vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 23 August 2017 and 16 February 2023.
Jeep recall code: 19A
Affected models: Wrangler, Gladiator
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 76,665
Source: Rapex Alert 51/2024 A12/03688/24