Jeep Recalls Gladiator and Wrangler Models Over Screen Malfunction
Recall Details
- The recall impacts 11,554 Jeep Gladiators and 21,309 Wranglers in the USA.
- Drivers may get distracted by the malfunctioning cluster, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The screen glitch has been on Jeep’s radar since reports came in on October 14, 2022.
Jeep has issued a recall for over 32,000 Gladiator and Wrangler models in the United States due to a potential issue with the central instrument panel screens. These screens may go blank without warning, causing essential indicators such as the speedometer and warning lights to disappear. This malfunction can distract drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Once the screen becomes blank, it cannot be recovered. The recall affects 11,554 Jeep Gladiators from the 2020-2024 model years and 21,309 Wranglers from 2018-2024 model years.
Jeep first became aware of the screen glitch on October 14, 2022, and conducted a thorough analysis of failure patterns and warranty returns to identify the affected vehicles. The company stopped using the 3.5-inch display in the Gladiator on May 18, 2024, and in the Wrangler on May 17, 2024.
Dealerships will be notified of the recall on September 12, and owners will receive notifications starting from October 3. The fix involves replacing the entire instrument panel cluster with a new one that features an upgraded printed circuit board to resolve the issue. Jeep is also offering reimbursements for customers who have already paid for repairs related to this problem.
It is important for affected Jeep owners to respond to the recall and have their vehicles repaired to ensure their safety on the road.
