2018–2023 Jeep Gladiator & Jeep Wrangler Powertrain / Transmission Recall 23V116000 (Jeep 19A)

NHTSA recall 23V116000 (Jeep recall 19A) covers about 69,201 2018–2023 Jeep Gladiator & Jeep Wrangler vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Feb 23, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V116000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

69,201
vehicles affected (potential)
2018–2023
model years
Feb 23, 2023
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Powertrain / transmission (clutch assembly)

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.

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

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Nov 16, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Jeep recall number 19A

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V116000 as 19A. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "19A 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 Gladiator2020–2023All Gladiator recallsYears to avoid
Jeep Wrangler2018–2023All Wrangler recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Feb 23, 2023
Owner notification
Nov 16, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Check your VIN for 23V116000

  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 23V116000 is open, call any Jeep dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V116000 or 19A). 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 23V116000?

NHTSA recall 23V116000 (Jeep recall 19A) covers about 69,201 2018–2023 Jeep Gladiator & Jeep Wrangler vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Feb 23, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V116000?

NHTSA's record for 23V116000 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 23V116000?

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 23V116000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge." NHTSA lists Nov 16, 2023 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 23V116000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 19A. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (19A) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V116000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V116000, 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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