2018–2021 Jeep Gladiator & Jeep Wrangler Powertrain / Transmission Recall 21V028000 (Jeep Y01)

NHTSA recall 21V028000 (Jeep recall Y01) covers about 42,887 2018–2021 Jeep Gladiator & Jeep Wrangler vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Jan 28, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V028000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

42,887
vehicles affected (potential)
2018–2021
model years
Jan 28, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Powertrain / transmission (clutch assembly)

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.

The 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.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Mar 4, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

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.

Jeep recall number Y01

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V028000 as Y01. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "Y01 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Jeep Gladiator2020–2021All Gladiator recallsYears to avoid
Jeep Wrangler2018–2021All Wrangler recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jan 28, 2021
Owner notification
Mar 4, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Check your VIN for 21V028000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V028000 is open, call any Jeep dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V028000 or Y01). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V028000?

NHTSA recall 21V028000 (Jeep recall Y01) covers about 42,887 2018–2021 Jeep Gladiator & Jeep Wrangler vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Jan 28, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V028000?

NHTSA's record for 21V028000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "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." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V028000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Jeep dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V028000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "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." NHTSA lists Mar 4, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Jeep recall number for 21V028000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as Y01. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (Y01) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V028000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V028000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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