The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 23V-116. The software for the powertrain control module may cause an engine stall, which can result in a loss of drive power.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 92B. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-116 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Jeep Gladiator | 2021 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 2021 |
Components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Gladiator | 2021 | 292 | 8 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 2021 | 953 | 15 |
Other power train recalls in 2024
41 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the power train; Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed 225 campaigns in all.
| 24V941000 18 Dec 2024 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 24V903000 2 Dec 2024 | PACCAR Incorporated |
| 24V862000 15 Nov 2024 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 24V853000 8 Nov 2024 | Diamond C Trailer MFG |
| 24V839000 7 Nov 2024 | General Motors, LLC |
| 24V830000 4 Nov 2024 | International Motors, LLC |
| 24V825000 1 Nov 2024 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 24V815000 31 Oct 2024 | Mazda North American Operations |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024