Clutch Recall (FCA W12 | 20V-124) on 2018-2020 JL Manuals [overheating clutch pressure plate]

[jeepdabest]

Because you can’t spell renegade without grenade, which is what our transmissions are about to be!

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[#diesel]

And I thought the manual would be more reliable.
Anyone have blueprints to install an ejector seat with parachute?
Glad my ’19 JLUR is a weekend sports equipment hauler.

 

[Rogues Gambit]

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What is so great about the Centerforce clutch? Is it worth the upgrade for a guy with a stock 2-door Rubicon who is probably going no-bigger than 35” tires?

I'm not an expert, so I'm curious as well

 

[cb4017]

Is it 1% of all Jeeps sold? I was told by regional rep that all manual will be repaired. Maybe he is wrong.

I'm willing to bet that ALL manual transmission JLs and JTs will get a new clutch. I wouldn't think it possible to tell a defective clutch from a good one just by looking at it.

 

[FlatSixShooter]

A bit surprised only 33k JLs were made w/ MTs.

There’s only 33k left. The other 50,000 have fragged the pressure plate & burned to the dirt.

 

[multicam]

Hmmm. Are you sure?

um... yes.

 

[daveprice7]

Is it 1% of all Jeeps sold? I was told by regional rep that all manual will be repaired. Maybe he is wrong.

It looks like 100% of manuals are getting recalled, but that might involve a test for the faulty part(s), once they figure out the cause. I'm sure FCA is "estimating" 99% of the manuals are totally fine, because, science.

 

[DocTwinkie]

I just want a simple YES or NO from @JeepCares

Are our cars safe to drive until the fix? No big explanation subverting the question.

Yes or No. Simple.

 

[belacyrf]

I'll just request the cash instead for parts & labor and buy the Centerforce I'm sure FCA will oblige haha

 

[ChattVol]

I'll just request the cash instead for parts & labor and buy the Centerforce I'm sure FCA will oblige haha

I wish that was the case....but highly doubt FCA will reimburse for a non OEM solution for a clutch assembly. You'd also lose warranty coverage on it.

 

[SuMeRiaN]

WOW... If you have eyes on forums and FB groups you have seen a handful of these including several fires. I recall a few ended with an NDA w/ FCA. I have a few projects pending, sounds like a great time to park it the garage. Besides with warmer weather coming, I will be driving the TJ as my daily.

 

[Therby]

I just want a simple YES or NO from @JeepCares

Are our cars safe to drive until the fix? No big explanation subverting the question.

Yes or No. Simple.

Yes its safe until it starts shooting flames from the transmission

 

[belacyrf]

I wish that was the case....but highly doubt FCA will reimburse for a non OEM solution for a clutch assembly. You'd also lose warranty coverage on it.

lol of course they won't... but it's fun to dream That heavier flywheel in that centerforce combo sounds great.

 

[Dogboyslim]

What is so great about the Centerforce clutch? Is it worth the upgrade for a guy with a stock 2-door Rubicon who is probably going no-bigger than 35” tires?

I can't answer for everyone. For me, I've got a lot of heavy armor, a winch, a heavy bumper and I'm looking to move up to 37/38" tires. The current clutch has worked okay for me, as I'm geared at 5.13 and have 315s (34"). The CF clutch has a heavier flywheel that will keep the engine running at higher strain levels, and it is purported to have better feel that appeals to me.

 

[Rogues Gambit]

I'm curious why FCA dropped the ball on this when the older ones had no issues

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