Recall 19V636000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 19V636000. Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. 3,733 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
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.
Defect Summary
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.
Remedy
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEEP | GLADIATOR | 2020 | Check VINs |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching JEEP from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V141000 | Mar 12, 2026 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | STRUCTURE | 11,767 |
| 26V059000 | Feb 2, 2026 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | 456,287 |
| 26V051000 | Jan 29, 2026 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 80,620 |
| 25V766000 | Nov 6, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | ENGINE | 117,902 |
| 25V741000 | Oct 30, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 320,068 |
| 25V710000 | Oct 17, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):SOFTWARE | 24,238 |
| 25V642000 | Sep 25, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM | 123,396 |
| 25V593000 | Sep 11, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM | 163,735 |
| 25V574000 | Sep 4, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL | 75 |
| 25V575000 | Sep 4, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.