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Passenger car / Pickup truck — recall

Name: Passenger car / Pickup truck
Brand: Jeep

Automotive · European Union · 2024-12-20

Origin: United States

Jeep passenger car/pickup truck clutch pressure plate can overheat and break

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-12-20
Country of origin	United States
Manufacturer	Jeep
Models affected	Wrangler, Gladiator
Defect	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.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	A12/03688/24
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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