JEEP GLADIATOR 2020

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints & Recalls

521 Complaints 18 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

18 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 24V652000 SAFETY RECALL
32.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 5, 2024
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Potential Risk:
An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
Additional Details:

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.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 30B
Notice Date: Oct 3, 2024
Recall Date: Sep 5, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 23V116000 SAFETY RECALL
69.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 23, 2023
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 19A
Notice Date: Nov 16, 2023
Recall Date: Feb 23, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 21V028000 SAFETY RECALL
42.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 28, 2021
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: Y01
Notice Date: Mar 4, 2021
Recall Date: Jan 28, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 20V580000 SAFETY RECALL
2.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 24, 2020
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.

Potential Risk:
In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: W67
Notice Date: Nov 12, 2020
Recall Date: Sep 24, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 20V191000 SAFETY RECALL
319.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 2, 2020
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Potential Risk:
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: W30-W37
Notice Date: Apr 27, 2020
Recall Date: Apr 2, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 20V124000 SAFETY RECALL
33.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2020
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.

Potential Risk:
The 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W12.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: W12
Notice Date: Apr 30, 2020
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 19V636000 SAFETY RECALL
3.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 29, 2019
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The rear driveshafts may have been incorrectly assembled without grease in the monoblock joint.

Potential Risk:
A joint without grease may overheat and seize, possibly causing the driveshaft to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power. If the driveshaft completely separates from the vehicle it may become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US number for this recall is V95.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local JEEP dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: V95
Notice Date: Oct 10, 2019
Recall Date: Aug 29, 2019

Consumer Complaints

521 Complaints
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11299552 Other
Jan 15, 2020
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 JEEP GLADIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT OUT OF THE LANE AND THE STEERING WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY RESPOND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL MAKING THE STEERING VERY UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE LOCAL DEALER LITHEA DODGE (2121 MLK JR. BLVD EUGENE OR) WHO WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 JEEP GLADIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT OUT OF THE LANE AND THE STEERING WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY RESPOND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL MAKING THE STEERING VERY UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE LOCAL DEALER LITHEA DODGE (2121 MLK JR. BLVD EUGENE OR) WHO WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 JEEP GLADIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT OUT OF THE LANE AND THE STEERING WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY RESPOND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL MAKING THE STEERING VERY UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE LOCAL DEALER LITHEA DODGE (2121 MLK JR. BLVD EUGENE OR) WHO WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11299552
Notice Date: Jan 15, 2020
Recall Date: Jan 15, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11299602 Other
Jan 15, 2020
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

LOSE DRIVE POWER

Corrective Action:

LOSE DRIVE POWER

Additional Notes:

LOSE DRIVE POWER

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11299602
Notice Date: Jan 15, 2020
Recall Date: Jan 15, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11297455 Other
Jan 6, 2020
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

TODAY IS THE FIRST TIME I'VE TAKEN MY NEW JEEP GLADIATOR ON THE FREEWAY. IT HAS ONLY 259 MILES. I NEVER NOTICED ANY STEERING PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN, BUT AT HIGHER SPEEDS ON THE FREEWAY I WAS CONSTANTLY CORRECTING TO STAY IN THE CENTER OF MY LANE. I AGREE WITH THE MANY OTHER STEERING COMPLAINTS THAT THERE HAS TO BE A FIX. I FELT VERY UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING LIKE THIS.

Corrective Action:

TODAY IS THE FIRST TIME I'VE TAKEN MY NEW JEEP GLADIATOR ON THE FREEWAY. IT HAS ONLY 259 MILES. I NEVER NOTICED ANY STEERING PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN, BUT AT HIGHER SPEEDS ON THE FREEWAY I WAS CONSTANTLY CORRECTING TO STAY IN THE CENTER OF MY LANE. I AGREE WITH THE MANY OTHER STEERING COMPLAINTS THAT THERE HAS TO BE A FIX. I FELT VERY UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING LIKE THIS.

Additional Notes:

TODAY IS THE FIRST TIME I'VE TAKEN MY NEW JEEP GLADIATOR ON THE FREEWAY. IT HAS ONLY 259 MILES. I NEVER NOTICED ANY STEERING PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN, BUT AT HIGHER SPEEDS ON THE FREEWAY I WAS CONSTANTLY CORRECTING TO STAY IN THE CENTER OF MY LANE. I AGREE WITH THE MANY OTHER STEERING COMPLAINTS THAT THERE HAS TO BE A FIX. I FELT VERY UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING LIKE THIS.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11297455
Notice Date: Jan 6, 2020
Recall Date: Jan 6, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11291668 Other
Dec 27, 2019
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

MY GLADIATOR STEERING IS NOT ABLE TO TRACK STRAIGHT. AND THERE IS CONSTANT PLAY AT ALL SPEEDS. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES FOR REPAIR AND DEALER HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL AT FIXING STEERING PLAY. MY TRUCK WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT FROM THE DAY I PURCHASED IT, CHRYSLER ESCALATED MY CASE AND THEN A NOTICE SAYING MY CASE HAS BEEN CLOSED. AND THERE IS NO RESOLVE FOR MY STEERING ISSUE.MY NEXT STEP IS TO DISCUSS WITH LEMON LAW ATTORNEY.

Corrective Action:

MY GLADIATOR STEERING IS NOT ABLE TO TRACK STRAIGHT. AND THERE IS CONSTANT PLAY AT ALL SPEEDS. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES FOR REPAIR AND DEALER HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL AT FIXING STEERING PLAY. MY TRUCK WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT FROM THE DAY I PURCHASED IT, CHRYSLER ESCALATED MY CASE AND THEN A NOTICE SAYING MY CASE HAS BEEN CLOSED. AND THERE IS NO RESOLVE FOR MY STEERING ISSUE.MY NEXT STEP IS TO DISCUSS WITH LEMON LAW ATTORNEY.

Additional Notes:

MY GLADIATOR STEERING IS NOT ABLE TO TRACK STRAIGHT. AND THERE IS CONSTANT PLAY AT ALL SPEEDS. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES FOR REPAIR AND DEALER HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL AT FIXING STEERING PLAY. MY TRUCK WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT FROM THE DAY I PURCHASED IT, CHRYSLER ESCALATED MY CASE AND THEN A NOTICE SAYING MY CASE HAS BEEN CLOSED. AND THERE IS NO RESOLVE FOR MY STEERING ISSUE.MY NEXT STEP IS TO DISCUSS WITH LEMON LAW ATTORNEY.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11291668
Notice Date: Dec 27, 2019
Recall Date: Dec 27, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11289802 Other
Dec 18, 2019
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

MY JEEP GLADIATOR REQUIRES CONSTANT CORRECTION WHILE DRIVING AND SEEMS TO HAVE A ~1 INCH DEAD SPOT FROM CENTER BEFORE THE WHEELS REACT WHICH SEEMS TO ALLOW IT TO ALSO WANDER FROM LEFT TO RIGHT SLIGHTLY AND DOES NOT WANT TO COME BACK TO CENTER. IT IS MORE APPARENT AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND REQUIRES YOU TO CONSTANTLY OVER-CORRECT TO KEEP IT CENTER ON A STRAIGHT ROAD. I SCHEDULED A SERVICE AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG BUT AFTER I RETURNED TO PICK UP MY JEEP A ASKED THE SERVICE MANAGER TO TAKE A QUICK DRIVE WITH ME AND I WOULD SHOW HIM THE ISSUE. AFTER DRIVING MINE WE ALSO DROVE ANOTHER ONE FROM THE NEW LOT AND IT SEEMED TO HAVE THE SAME DEAD-ZONE/PLAY IN THE STEERING THAT MINE DID. THE SERVICE MANAGER AGREED THAT HE COULD TELL THERE WAS SOME SORT OF ISSUE BUT THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE A FIX FOR IT AT THIS TIME. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A BRAND NEW $55K+ VEHICLE. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE STEERING BOX SEEMS TO ACTUALLY MOVE SLIGHTLY WHILE LOOKING AT IT WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED QUICKLY AS I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE COMPLAINING OF THIS. FCA NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT ASAP.

Corrective Action:

MY JEEP GLADIATOR REQUIRES CONSTANT CORRECTION WHILE DRIVING AND SEEMS TO HAVE A ~1 INCH DEAD SPOT FROM CENTER BEFORE THE WHEELS REACT WHICH SEEMS TO ALLOW IT TO ALSO WANDER FROM LEFT TO RIGHT SLIGHTLY AND DOES NOT WANT TO COME BACK TO CENTER. IT IS MORE APPARENT AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND REQUIRES YOU TO CONSTANTLY OVER-CORRECT TO KEEP IT CENTER ON A STRAIGHT ROAD. I SCHEDULED A SERVICE AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG BUT AFTER I RETURNED TO PICK UP MY JEEP A ASKED THE SERVICE MANAGER TO TAKE A QUICK DRIVE WITH ME AND I WOULD SHOW HIM THE ISSUE. AFTER DRIVING MINE WE ALSO DROVE ANOTHER ONE FROM THE NEW LOT AND IT SEEMED TO HAVE THE SAME DEAD-ZONE/PLAY IN THE STEERING THAT MINE DID. THE SERVICE MANAGER AGREED THAT HE COULD TELL THERE WAS SOME SORT OF ISSUE BUT THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE A FIX FOR IT AT THIS TIME. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A BRAND NEW $55K+ VEHICLE. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE STEERING BOX SEEMS TO ACTUALLY MOVE SLIGHTLY WHILE LOOKING AT IT WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED QUICKLY AS I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE COMPLAINING OF THIS. FCA NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT ASAP.

Additional Notes:

MY JEEP GLADIATOR REQUIRES CONSTANT CORRECTION WHILE DRIVING AND SEEMS TO HAVE A ~1 INCH DEAD SPOT FROM CENTER BEFORE THE WHEELS REACT WHICH SEEMS TO ALLOW IT TO ALSO WANDER FROM LEFT TO RIGHT SLIGHTLY AND DOES NOT WANT TO COME BACK TO CENTER. IT IS MORE APPARENT AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND REQUIRES YOU TO CONSTANTLY OVER-CORRECT TO KEEP IT CENTER ON A STRAIGHT ROAD. I SCHEDULED A SERVICE AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG BUT AFTER I RETURNED TO PICK UP MY JEEP A ASKED THE SERVICE MANAGER TO TAKE A QUICK DRIVE WITH ME AND I WOULD SHOW HIM THE ISSUE. AFTER DRIVING MINE WE ALSO DROVE ANOTHER ONE FROM THE NEW LOT AND IT SEEMED TO HAVE THE SAME DEAD-ZONE/PLAY IN THE STEERING THAT MINE DID. THE SERVICE MANAGER AGREED THAT HE COULD TELL THERE WAS SOME SORT OF ISSUE BUT THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE A FIX FOR IT AT THIS TIME. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A BRAND NEW $55K+ VEHICLE. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE STEERING BOX SEEMS TO ACTUALLY MOVE SLIGHTLY WHILE LOOKING AT IT WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED QUICKLY AS I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE COMPLAINING OF THIS. FCA NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT ASAP.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11289802
Notice Date: Dec 18, 2019
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11289102 Other
Dec 15, 2019
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

MY GLADIATOR NEEDS CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTION TO GO STRAIGHT. STEERING IS LOOSE AND THE GLADIATOR IS CONSTANTLY WANDERING RIGHT TO LEFT.

Corrective Action:

MY GLADIATOR NEEDS CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTION TO GO STRAIGHT. STEERING IS LOOSE AND THE GLADIATOR IS CONSTANTLY WANDERING RIGHT TO LEFT.

Additional Notes:

MY GLADIATOR NEEDS CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTION TO GO STRAIGHT. STEERING IS LOOSE AND THE GLADIATOR IS CONSTANTLY WANDERING RIGHT TO LEFT.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11289102
Notice Date: Dec 15, 2019
Recall Date: Dec 15, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11288921 Other
Dec 13, 2019
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

STEERING IS LOOSE. NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED EVERY 2-3 SECONDS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WINDY CONDITIONS MUCH WORSE. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. NOT FUN TO DRIVE. CONTINUALLY WANDERS. VEHICLE TWO WEEKS OLD. FACTORY STOCK.

Corrective Action:

STEERING IS LOOSE. NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED EVERY 2-3 SECONDS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WINDY CONDITIONS MUCH WORSE. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. NOT FUN TO DRIVE. CONTINUALLY WANDERS. VEHICLE TWO WEEKS OLD. FACTORY STOCK.

Additional Notes:

STEERING IS LOOSE. NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED EVERY 2-3 SECONDS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WINDY CONDITIONS MUCH WORSE. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. NOT FUN TO DRIVE. CONTINUALLY WANDERS. VEHICLE TWO WEEKS OLD. FACTORY STOCK.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11288921
Notice Date: Dec 13, 2019
Recall Date: Dec 13, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11288431 Other
Dec 11, 2019
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

LOOSE STEERING, THERE IS A DEAD SPOT IN THE STEERING WHERE YOU HAVE TO CONTINUALLY SELF CORRECT TO STAY IN A STRAIGHT LINE.

Corrective Action:

LOOSE STEERING, THERE IS A DEAD SPOT IN THE STEERING WHERE YOU HAVE TO CONTINUALLY SELF CORRECT TO STAY IN A STRAIGHT LINE.

Additional Notes:

LOOSE STEERING, THERE IS A DEAD SPOT IN THE STEERING WHERE YOU HAVE TO CONTINUALLY SELF CORRECT TO STAY IN A STRAIGHT LINE.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11288431
Notice Date: Dec 11, 2019
Recall Date: Dec 11, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11288546 Other
Dec 11, 2019
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

MY 2020 JEEP GLADIATOR REQUIRES CONSTANT MICRO CORRECTIONS FROM 35 MPH AND ABOVE, EVEN MORE NOTICEABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 50+. APROX 1 INCH OR MORE DEAD SPOT IN STEERING BEFORE I GET A REACTION TO THE WHEELS. I SCHEDULED A SERVICE APPOINTMENT FOR 12/9 AND FROM WHAT I HAVE BEEN TOLD MY DEALER IS THAT JEEP HAS NO FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM , THEY HAVE FILED A CASE WITH FCA. I PERSONALLY WANTED IT DOCUMENTED WITH THE NHTSA, TO FORCE FCA TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, BEFORE SOME ONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED . VEHICLE CURRENTLY ONLY HAS 1500 MILES. UNACCEPTABLE FOR A $45K+ VEHICLE

Corrective Action:

MY 2020 JEEP GLADIATOR REQUIRES CONSTANT MICRO CORRECTIONS FROM 35 MPH AND ABOVE, EVEN MORE NOTICEABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 50+. APROX 1 INCH OR MORE DEAD SPOT IN STEERING BEFORE I GET A REACTION TO THE WHEELS. I SCHEDULED A SERVICE APPOINTMENT FOR 12/9 AND FROM WHAT I HAVE BEEN TOLD MY DEALER IS THAT JEEP HAS NO FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM , THEY HAVE FILED A CASE WITH FCA. I PERSONALLY WANTED IT DOCUMENTED WITH THE NHTSA, TO FORCE FCA TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, BEFORE SOME ONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED . VEHICLE CURRENTLY ONLY HAS 1500 MILES. UNACCEPTABLE FOR A $45K+ VEHICLE

Additional Notes:

MY 2020 JEEP GLADIATOR REQUIRES CONSTANT MICRO CORRECTIONS FROM 35 MPH AND ABOVE, EVEN MORE NOTICEABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 50+. APROX 1 INCH OR MORE DEAD SPOT IN STEERING BEFORE I GET A REACTION TO THE WHEELS. I SCHEDULED A SERVICE APPOINTMENT FOR 12/9 AND FROM WHAT I HAVE BEEN TOLD MY DEALER IS THAT JEEP HAS NO FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM , THEY HAVE FILED A CASE WITH FCA. I PERSONALLY WANTED IT DOCUMENTED WITH THE NHTSA, TO FORCE FCA TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, BEFORE SOME ONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED . VEHICLE CURRENTLY ONLY HAS 1500 MILES. UNACCEPTABLE FOR A $45K+ VEHICLE

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11288546
Notice Date: Dec 11, 2019
Recall Date: Dec 11, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11287228 Other
Dec 5, 2019
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

STEERING SEEMS TO WANDER. CONSTANT CORRECTION NEEDED. INQUIRED AND HAVE BEEN TOLD 'IT'S A JEEP THING' TO WHICH I WOULD SAY MY OTHER JEEP DOES NOT DRIVE LIKE THIS. MOST NOTICEABLY ON HIGHWAY SPEEDS

Corrective Action:

STEERING SEEMS TO WANDER. CONSTANT CORRECTION NEEDED. INQUIRED AND HAVE BEEN TOLD 'IT'S A JEEP THING' TO WHICH I WOULD SAY MY OTHER JEEP DOES NOT DRIVE LIKE THIS. MOST NOTICEABLY ON HIGHWAY SPEEDS

Additional Notes:

STEERING SEEMS TO WANDER. CONSTANT CORRECTION NEEDED. INQUIRED AND HAVE BEEN TOLD 'IT'S A JEEP THING' TO WHICH I WOULD SAY MY OTHER JEEP DOES NOT DRIVE LIKE THIS. MOST NOTICEABLY ON HIGHWAY SPEEDS

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11287228
Notice Date: Dec 5, 2019
Recall Date: Dec 5, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11286279 Other
Dec 2, 2019
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

THE JEEP WANDERS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITHOUT MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY MAKE CORRECTIONS JUST TO STAY IN MY LANE AND OUT OF OTHER LANES OF TRAFFIC. SEEMS SUPER SQUIRRELY WHEN THERE ARE HIGHER WINDS. ALSO, THERE SEEMS TO BE A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL MEANING THAT I CAN TURN THE WHEEL AN INCH/INCH AND A HALF AND THE TRUCK WILL NOT RESPOND WHILE DRIVING AT SAY 45MPH. NOT A VERY FUN DRIVING EXPERIENCE ESPECIALLY ON LONGER TRIPS. WIFE REFUSES TO DRIVE IT. I'VE HEARD OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AND COMPLAINING TO DEALERSHIPS, BUT DEALERSHIPS SAY, "IT'S A JEEP AND IT'S SUPPOSED TO DRIVE THIS WAY." VERY UNSAFE AND IT'LL BE A SHAME WHEN PEOPLE START DYING FROM THIS ISSUE BECAUSE FCA DIDN'T WANT TO FIX THIS.

Corrective Action:

THE JEEP WANDERS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITHOUT MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY MAKE CORRECTIONS JUST TO STAY IN MY LANE AND OUT OF OTHER LANES OF TRAFFIC. SEEMS SUPER SQUIRRELY WHEN THERE ARE HIGHER WINDS. ALSO, THERE SEEMS TO BE A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL MEANING THAT I CAN TURN THE WHEEL AN INCH/INCH AND A HALF AND THE TRUCK WILL NOT RESPOND WHILE DRIVING AT SAY 45MPH. NOT A VERY FUN DRIVING EXPERIENCE ESPECIALLY ON LONGER TRIPS. WIFE REFUSES TO DRIVE IT. I'VE HEARD OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AND COMPLAINING TO DEALERSHIPS, BUT DEALERSHIPS SAY, "IT'S A JEEP AND IT'S SUPPOSED TO DRIVE THIS WAY." VERY UNSAFE AND IT'LL BE A SHAME WHEN PEOPLE START DYING FROM THIS ISSUE BECAUSE FCA DIDN'T WANT TO FIX THIS.

Additional Notes:

THE JEEP WANDERS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITHOUT MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY MAKE CORRECTIONS JUST TO STAY IN MY LANE AND OUT OF OTHER LANES OF TRAFFIC. SEEMS SUPER SQUIRRELY WHEN THERE ARE HIGHER WINDS. ALSO, THERE SEEMS TO BE A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL MEANING THAT I CAN TURN THE WHEEL AN INCH/INCH AND A HALF AND THE TRUCK WILL NOT RESPOND WHILE DRIVING AT SAY 45MPH. NOT A VERY FUN DRIVING EXPERIENCE ESPECIALLY ON LONGER TRIPS. WIFE REFUSES TO DRIVE IT. I'VE HEARD OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AND COMPLAINING TO DEALERSHIPS, BUT DEALERSHIPS SAY, "IT'S A JEEP AND IT'S SUPPOSED TO DRIVE THIS WAY." VERY UNSAFE AND IT'LL BE A SHAME WHEN PEOPLE START DYING FROM THIS ISSUE BECAUSE FCA DIDN'T WANT TO FIX THIS.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11286279
Notice Date: Dec 2, 2019
Recall Date: Dec 2, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11283027 Other
Nov 30, 2019
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

LOOSE FEEL IN STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE WANDERS EXCESSIVELY REQUIRING CONSTANT STEERING WHEEL CORRECTION.

Corrective Action:

LOOSE FEEL IN STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE WANDERS EXCESSIVELY REQUIRING CONSTANT STEERING WHEEL CORRECTION.

Additional Notes:

LOOSE FEEL IN STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE WANDERS EXCESSIVELY REQUIRING CONSTANT STEERING WHEEL CORRECTION.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11283027
Notice Date: Nov 30, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11282859 Other
Nov 29, 2019
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

VEHICLE TENDS TO WANDER ALL OVER THE ROAD, NEEDING CONSTANT CORRECTION DRIVING DOWN STRAIGHT ROADS AT ANY SPEED. IT ACTS LIKE A VEHICLE THAT HAS A WORN OUT STEERING LINKAGE/BOX. I HAVEN'T HAD A CAR/TRUCK DO THIS SINCE I OWNED A 20 YR OLD CHEVY TRUCK 40 YEARS AGO. THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO EXACTLY SHOWS THE ISSUE HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=TFOYZFEP0KA. THERE IS APPARENTLY AN UPDATED STEERING BOX FCA ISN'T TELLING CUSTOMERS ABOUT.

Corrective Action:

VEHICLE TENDS TO WANDER ALL OVER THE ROAD, NEEDING CONSTANT CORRECTION DRIVING DOWN STRAIGHT ROADS AT ANY SPEED. IT ACTS LIKE A VEHICLE THAT HAS A WORN OUT STEERING LINKAGE/BOX. I HAVEN'T HAD A CAR/TRUCK DO THIS SINCE I OWNED A 20 YR OLD CHEVY TRUCK 40 YEARS AGO. THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO EXACTLY SHOWS THE ISSUE HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=TFOYZFEP0KA. THERE IS APPARENTLY AN UPDATED STEERING BOX FCA ISN'T TELLING CUSTOMERS ABOUT.

Additional Notes:

VEHICLE TENDS TO WANDER ALL OVER THE ROAD, NEEDING CONSTANT CORRECTION DRIVING DOWN STRAIGHT ROADS AT ANY SPEED. IT ACTS LIKE A VEHICLE THAT HAS A WORN OUT STEERING LINKAGE/BOX. I HAVEN'T HAD A CAR/TRUCK DO THIS SINCE I OWNED A 20 YR OLD CHEVY TRUCK 40 YEARS AGO. THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO EXACTLY SHOWS THE ISSUE HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=TFOYZFEP0KA. THERE IS APPARENTLY AN UPDATED STEERING BOX FCA ISN'T TELLING CUSTOMERS ABOUT.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11282859
Notice Date: Nov 29, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 29, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11282861 Other
Nov 29, 2019
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

THE STEERING HAS TOO MUCH PLAY BEFORE ACTUALLY TURNING TO EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT. THIS IS VERY NOTICEABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS MAKES THE TRUCK WANDER HAVING TO CORRECT IT CONSTANTLY AND WHEN HITTING THE BRAKES IT MAKES THE TRUCK PULL TO EITHER SIDE. I HAVE BEEN NEAR HITTING OTHER CARS AND CONSTANTLY CORRECTING THE WHEEL TO STAY IN LANE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. I OWNED A JL THAT HAD THE SAME ISSUE UNTIL THE DAMPNER RECALL WAS DONE. THE DEALER TELLS ME IS A JEEP THING AND I KNOW NO DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR IS A JEEP THING.

Corrective Action:

THE STEERING HAS TOO MUCH PLAY BEFORE ACTUALLY TURNING TO EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT. THIS IS VERY NOTICEABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS MAKES THE TRUCK WANDER HAVING TO CORRECT IT CONSTANTLY AND WHEN HITTING THE BRAKES IT MAKES THE TRUCK PULL TO EITHER SIDE. I HAVE BEEN NEAR HITTING OTHER CARS AND CONSTANTLY CORRECTING THE WHEEL TO STAY IN LANE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. I OWNED A JL THAT HAD THE SAME ISSUE UNTIL THE DAMPNER RECALL WAS DONE. THE DEALER TELLS ME IS A JEEP THING AND I KNOW NO DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR IS A JEEP THING.

Additional Notes:

THE STEERING HAS TOO MUCH PLAY BEFORE ACTUALLY TURNING TO EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT. THIS IS VERY NOTICEABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS MAKES THE TRUCK WANDER HAVING TO CORRECT IT CONSTANTLY AND WHEN HITTING THE BRAKES IT MAKES THE TRUCK PULL TO EITHER SIDE. I HAVE BEEN NEAR HITTING OTHER CARS AND CONSTANTLY CORRECTING THE WHEEL TO STAY IN LANE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. I OWNED A JL THAT HAD THE SAME ISSUE UNTIL THE DAMPNER RECALL WAS DONE. THE DEALER TELLS ME IS A JEEP THING AND I KNOW NO DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR IS A JEEP THING.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11282861
Notice Date: Nov 29, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 29, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11282878 Other
Nov 29, 2019
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL WHICH RESULTS IN THE VEHICLE WANDERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

Corrective Action:

EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL WHICH RESULTS IN THE VEHICLE WANDERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

Additional Notes:

EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL WHICH RESULTS IN THE VEHICLE WANDERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11282878
Notice Date: Nov 29, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 29, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11282929 Other
Nov 29, 2019
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

BOUGHT VEHICLE NEW EARLY SEPTEMBER DID NOT NOTICE ISSUE DURING ROAD TEST WHICH WAS MOSTLY AT SLOWER SPEEDS DUE TO TRAFFIC. AFTER PURCHASING AND DRIVING ON HIGHWAY IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THERE WAS AN ISSUE AND WENT ONLINE TO DISCOVER I WAS NOT ALONE WITH THE LOOSE STEERING. NOT MY FIRST JEEP AND IVE PURCHASED MORE THAN THE AVERAGE JOE IN THE PAST AND NEVER HAD AN ISSUE LIKE THIS ONE. MY DAUGHTER WILL NOT EVEN DRIVE IT BECAUSE IT SCARES HER. THE STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IS WHERE ITS AT ITS WORST AND YOU CONSTANTLY HAVE TO BE CORRECTING TO STAY INLANE. IF ITS REALLY WINDY PEOPLE THINK THERES SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOU. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR ANY HOW CLAIMS THEY HAVE IT.JEEP IS TELLING PEOPLE ITS A JEEP THING AND THERES NOTHING WRONG.

Corrective Action:

BOUGHT VEHICLE NEW EARLY SEPTEMBER DID NOT NOTICE ISSUE DURING ROAD TEST WHICH WAS MOSTLY AT SLOWER SPEEDS DUE TO TRAFFIC. AFTER PURCHASING AND DRIVING ON HIGHWAY IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THERE WAS AN ISSUE AND WENT ONLINE TO DISCOVER I WAS NOT ALONE WITH THE LOOSE STEERING. NOT MY FIRST JEEP AND IVE PURCHASED MORE THAN THE AVERAGE JOE IN THE PAST AND NEVER HAD AN ISSUE LIKE THIS ONE. MY DAUGHTER WILL NOT EVEN DRIVE IT BECAUSE IT SCARES HER. THE STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IS WHERE ITS AT ITS WORST AND YOU CONSTANTLY HAVE TO BE CORRECTING TO STAY INLANE. IF ITS REALLY WINDY PEOPLE THINK THERES SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOU. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR ANY HOW CLAIMS THEY HAVE IT.JEEP IS TELLING PEOPLE ITS A JEEP THING AND THERES NOTHING WRONG.

Additional Notes:

BOUGHT VEHICLE NEW EARLY SEPTEMBER DID NOT NOTICE ISSUE DURING ROAD TEST WHICH WAS MOSTLY AT SLOWER SPEEDS DUE TO TRAFFIC. AFTER PURCHASING AND DRIVING ON HIGHWAY IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THERE WAS AN ISSUE AND WENT ONLINE TO DISCOVER I WAS NOT ALONE WITH THE LOOSE STEERING. NOT MY FIRST JEEP AND IVE PURCHASED MORE THAN THE AVERAGE JOE IN THE PAST AND NEVER HAD AN ISSUE LIKE THIS ONE. MY DAUGHTER WILL NOT EVEN DRIVE IT BECAUSE IT SCARES HER. THE STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IS WHERE ITS AT ITS WORST AND YOU CONSTANTLY HAVE TO BE CORRECTING TO STAY INLANE. IF ITS REALLY WINDY PEOPLE THINK THERES SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOU. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR ANY HOW CLAIMS THEY HAVE IT.JEEP IS TELLING PEOPLE ITS A JEEP THING AND THERES NOTHING WRONG.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11282929
Notice Date: Nov 29, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 29, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11282642 Other
Nov 27, 2019
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

THE DEAD SPOT IN THE STEERING BOX MAKES THE TRUCK WANDER THE ROAD LIKE A WET NOODLE, REQUIRING CONSTANT INPUT & DANGEROUS OVER CORRECTION TO STAY IN OWN LANE. THIS IS AT ANY SPEED, CITY STREET OR HIGHWAY, TURNING & TRYING TO DRIVE STRAIGHT. THE ONE I TEST DROVE WHILE MINE WAS ON THE ALIGNMENT RACK WAS COMPLETELY NORMAL AND SAFE TO DRIVE. NO 'LOOSE STEERING' IN THAT GLADIATOR. WHEN DRIVING SNOW COVERED ROADS I CAN'T TELL IF THE FRONT IS SLIDING OR NOT. THIS IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. IT IS NOT A JEEP THING! THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE I TOOK DELIVERY AND I HAVE NOT MODIFIED ANY DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION PARTS. LOWERING THE TIRE PRESSURE GIVES A BETTER ROAD FEEL, BUT IN NO WAY FIXES THE LOOSE PLAY. SIMPLY PUT...WHAT GOES INTO THE STEERING BOX VIA THE STEERING WHEEL/SHAFT, DOES NOT COME OUT OF THE OUTPUT SIDE OF THE STEERING BOX WITHOUT A SERIOUS DELAY TO EVENTUALLY PUT ENOUGH PRESSURE TO TURN.*DT *TR TAG/STATE (XXX) VIN (XXXXXX) ('PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB

Corrective Action:

THE DEAD SPOT IN THE STEERING BOX MAKES THE TRUCK WANDER THE ROAD LIKE A WET NOODLE, REQUIRING CONSTANT INPUT & DANGEROUS OVER CORRECTION TO STAY IN OWN LANE. THIS IS AT ANY SPEED, CITY STREET OR HIGHWAY, TURNING & TRYING TO DRIVE STRAIGHT. THE ONE I TEST DROVE WHILE MINE WAS ON THE ALIGNMENT RACK WAS COMPLETELY NORMAL AND SAFE TO DRIVE. NO 'LOOSE STEERING' IN THAT GLADIATOR. WHEN DRIVING SNOW COVERED ROADS I CAN'T TELL IF THE FRONT IS SLIDING OR NOT. THIS IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. IT IS NOT A JEEP THING! THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE I TOOK DELIVERY AND I HAVE NOT MODIFIED ANY DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION PARTS. LOWERING THE TIRE PRESSURE GIVES A BETTER ROAD FEEL, BUT IN NO WAY FIXES THE LOOSE PLAY. SIMPLY PUT...WHAT GOES INTO THE STEERING BOX VIA THE STEERING WHEEL/SHAFT, DOES NOT COME OUT OF THE OUTPUT SIDE OF THE STEERING BOX WITHOUT A SERIOUS DELAY TO EVENTUALLY PUT ENOUGH PRESSURE TO TURN.*DT *TR TAG/STATE (XXX) VIN (XXXXXX) ('PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB

Additional Notes:

THE DEAD SPOT IN THE STEERING BOX MAKES THE TRUCK WANDER THE ROAD LIKE A WET NOODLE, REQUIRING CONSTANT INPUT & DANGEROUS OVER CORRECTION TO STAY IN OWN LANE. THIS IS AT ANY SPEED, CITY STREET OR HIGHWAY, TURNING & TRYING TO DRIVE STRAIGHT. THE ONE I TEST DROVE WHILE MINE WAS ON THE ALIGNMENT RACK WAS COMPLETELY NORMAL AND SAFE TO DRIVE. NO 'LOOSE STEERING' IN THAT GLADIATOR. WHEN DRIVING SNOW COVERED ROADS I CAN'T TELL IF THE FRONT IS SLIDING OR NOT. THIS IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. IT IS NOT A JEEP THING! THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE I TOOK DELIVERY AND I HAVE NOT MODIFIED ANY DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION PARTS. LOWERING THE TIRE PRESSURE GIVES A BETTER ROAD FEEL, BUT IN NO WAY FIXES THE LOOSE PLAY. SIMPLY PUT...WHAT GOES INTO THE STEERING BOX VIA THE STEERING WHEEL/SHAFT, DOES NOT COME OUT OF THE OUTPUT SIDE OF THE STEERING BOX WITHOUT A SERIOUS DELAY TO EVENTUALLY PUT ENOUGH PRESSURE TO TURN.*DT *TR TAG/STATE (XXX) VIN (XXXXXX) ('PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11282642
Notice Date: Nov 27, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 27, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11282224 Other
Nov 25, 2019
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

THERE SEEMS TO BE A DEAD ZONE AT CENTER OF THE STEERING. I CAN MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT APPROX. 1 INCH AND TO THE RIGHT APPROX. 1 INCH AND NOTHING HAPPENS. THE JEEP DOESN'T TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION UNTIL YOU GET PAST THE DEAD ZONE. THIS SEEMS TO CAUSE AN OVER STEER ISSUE WHILE MOVING DOWN THE ROAD AT SPEED. IT CAN BECOME VERY DANGEROUS. THE STEERING WILL DO THIS WHILE MOVING AT ANY SPEED AND ALSO WHILE SITTING STILL IN THE PARK POSITION.

Corrective Action:

THERE SEEMS TO BE A DEAD ZONE AT CENTER OF THE STEERING. I CAN MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT APPROX. 1 INCH AND TO THE RIGHT APPROX. 1 INCH AND NOTHING HAPPENS. THE JEEP DOESN'T TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION UNTIL YOU GET PAST THE DEAD ZONE. THIS SEEMS TO CAUSE AN OVER STEER ISSUE WHILE MOVING DOWN THE ROAD AT SPEED. IT CAN BECOME VERY DANGEROUS. THE STEERING WILL DO THIS WHILE MOVING AT ANY SPEED AND ALSO WHILE SITTING STILL IN THE PARK POSITION.

Additional Notes:

THERE SEEMS TO BE A DEAD ZONE AT CENTER OF THE STEERING. I CAN MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT APPROX. 1 INCH AND TO THE RIGHT APPROX. 1 INCH AND NOTHING HAPPENS. THE JEEP DOESN'T TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION UNTIL YOU GET PAST THE DEAD ZONE. THIS SEEMS TO CAUSE AN OVER STEER ISSUE WHILE MOVING DOWN THE ROAD AT SPEED. IT CAN BECOME VERY DANGEROUS. THE STEERING WILL DO THIS WHILE MOVING AT ANY SPEED AND ALSO WHILE SITTING STILL IN THE PARK POSITION.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11282224
Notice Date: Nov 25, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 25, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11282373 Other
Nov 25, 2019
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

STEERING DRIFTS, REQUIRING CONSTANT CORRECTIONS. THE VEHICLE DRIFTS RIGHT AND LEFT AT ROAD SPEEDS (HIGHWAY AND CITY ROADS) I HAVE ALREADY HAD ONE 'NEAR MISS'. THIS IS A PUBLIC DANGER.

Corrective Action:

STEERING DRIFTS, REQUIRING CONSTANT CORRECTIONS. THE VEHICLE DRIFTS RIGHT AND LEFT AT ROAD SPEEDS (HIGHWAY AND CITY ROADS) I HAVE ALREADY HAD ONE 'NEAR MISS'. THIS IS A PUBLIC DANGER.

Additional Notes:

STEERING DRIFTS, REQUIRING CONSTANT CORRECTIONS. THE VEHICLE DRIFTS RIGHT AND LEFT AT ROAD SPEEDS (HIGHWAY AND CITY ROADS) I HAVE ALREADY HAD ONE 'NEAR MISS'. THIS IS A PUBLIC DANGER.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11282373
Notice Date: Nov 25, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 25, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11281560 Other
Nov 21, 2019
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

ON MAY 08 2019 I PURCHASED A 2020 JEEP GLADIATOR . 2 DAY LATER MY WIFE AND I DROVE IT TO MYRTLE BEACH SC ROUGHLY 850 MILES. IMMEDIATELY WE NOTICED WHEN WE GO ON THE HIGHWAY THE WASHER FLUID WAS NOT SPRAYING MORE THAN 4 INCHES UP FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. NEEDLESS TO SAY WE WERE LUCKY OUR TRIP HAD VERY LITTLE RAIN. WHEN WE ARRIVED BACK HOME I WENT INTO THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT THE JEEP FROM AND INFORMED THEM OF THE ISSUE. THE SPRAYERS WORK BUT ONLY UNDER 70 MPH 6 MONTH'S LATER I HAVE REPORTED IT SEVERAL MORE TIMES TO FELDMAN JEEP WOODHAVEN MI. I CONTACTED JEEP MULTIPLE TIME AND WAS TOLD UNLESS A NEW PART COMES OUT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. THE WASHER FLUID NOW DOESN'T WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS IN THE 50'S AND 60'S NOW. I LIVE IN MICHIGAN AND BASICALLY HAVE TO AVOID ANY ROADS WITH SPEED OVER 50 MPH TO BE ABLER TO SAFELY DRIVE MY JEEP.

Corrective Action:

ON MAY 08 2019 I PURCHASED A 2020 JEEP GLADIATOR . 2 DAY LATER MY WIFE AND I DROVE IT TO MYRTLE BEACH SC ROUGHLY 850 MILES. IMMEDIATELY WE NOTICED WHEN WE GO ON THE HIGHWAY THE WASHER FLUID WAS NOT SPRAYING MORE THAN 4 INCHES UP FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. NEEDLESS TO SAY WE WERE LUCKY OUR TRIP HAD VERY LITTLE RAIN. WHEN WE ARRIVED BACK HOME I WENT INTO THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT THE JEEP FROM AND INFORMED THEM OF THE ISSUE. THE SPRAYERS WORK BUT ONLY UNDER 70 MPH 6 MONTH'S LATER I HAVE REPORTED IT SEVERAL MORE TIMES TO FELDMAN JEEP WOODHAVEN MI. I CONTACTED JEEP MULTIPLE TIME AND WAS TOLD UNLESS A NEW PART COMES OUT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. THE WASHER FLUID NOW DOESN'T WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS IN THE 50'S AND 60'S NOW. I LIVE IN MICHIGAN AND BASICALLY HAVE TO AVOID ANY ROADS WITH SPEED OVER 50 MPH TO BE ABLER TO SAFELY DRIVE MY JEEP.

Additional Notes:

ON MAY 08 2019 I PURCHASED A 2020 JEEP GLADIATOR . 2 DAY LATER MY WIFE AND I DROVE IT TO MYRTLE BEACH SC ROUGHLY 850 MILES. IMMEDIATELY WE NOTICED WHEN WE GO ON THE HIGHWAY THE WASHER FLUID WAS NOT SPRAYING MORE THAN 4 INCHES UP FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. NEEDLESS TO SAY WE WERE LUCKY OUR TRIP HAD VERY LITTLE RAIN. WHEN WE ARRIVED BACK HOME I WENT INTO THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT THE JEEP FROM AND INFORMED THEM OF THE ISSUE. THE SPRAYERS WORK BUT ONLY UNDER 70 MPH 6 MONTH'S LATER I HAVE REPORTED IT SEVERAL MORE TIMES TO FELDMAN JEEP WOODHAVEN MI. I CONTACTED JEEP MULTIPLE TIME AND WAS TOLD UNLESS A NEW PART COMES OUT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. THE WASHER FLUID NOW DOESN'T WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS IN THE 50'S AND 60'S NOW. I LIVE IN MICHIGAN AND BASICALLY HAVE TO AVOID ANY ROADS WITH SPEED OVER 50 MPH TO BE ABLER TO SAFELY DRIVE MY JEEP.

Manufacturer: JEEP
Mfg Campaign: 11281560
Notice Date: Nov 21, 2019
Recall Date: Nov 21, 2019

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