Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator recalled again after original

The Wrangler and Gladiator are two of Jeep’s most iconic vehicles, but they are being recalled due to a possible loss of traction. The recall affects only 94 vehicles from the 2021 model year, but all are believed to be affected by the issue.

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As the safety recall report explains, 69,201 Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators equipped with manual transmissions were initially recalled for 2023 because their clutch intermediate pressure plates could overheat and eventually break.

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At the time, the government said that sudden failure of the steel plate “could cause cracks or holes in the transmission, allowing heated debris to be expelled from the transmission” and potentially cause a fire. As part of resolving this issue, the vehicles appear to have received updated powertrain control module software.

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Regardless, the new recall says the Wrangler and Gladiator could experience “malfunctions” due to the software’s rev reduction feature. If this happens, it could cause the engine to stall and result in a loss of traction. This increases the risk of a crash without the driver receiving any warning.

The “suspicious software” was released on June 19, and reports of vehicles stalling began almost immediately, on June 24. This prompted Jeep to suspend the software on June 26 and launch an investigation. The company is aware of 35 field reports that may be related to the issue, but thankfully, no accidents or injuries have occurred.

Since this is a software issue, the fix is ​​pretty simple as dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module with updated software. It promises a truly effective RPM reduction feature.

The recall is expected to begin in the third quarter, with owners to be notified in August.

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