2022 Jeep Gladiator Park Pawl Recall (22V639)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 11 vehicles · Reported August 25, 2022
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 11 2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The transmission parking wheel may not properly engage with the parking mechanism. A malfunctioning parking mechanism may result in the loss of the 'park' position, including vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V639 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V639000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | Z84 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | August 25, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles | 2022 Jeep Gladiator |
| Units affected | 11 |
| Component | Power Train > Automatic Transmission > Internal > Park Pawl |
| Safety risk | A malfunctioning parking mechanism may result in the loss of the 'park' position, including vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022 Jeep Gladiator in recall 22V639?
The transmission parking wheel may not properly engage with the parking mechanism.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The transmission parking wheel may not properly engage with the parking mechanism.
Is it safe to drive a 2022 Gladiator with recall 22V639?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A malfunctioning parking mechanism may result in the loss of the 'park' position, including vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A malfunctioning parking mechanism may result in the loss of the 'park' position, including vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Gladiator shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the park pawl, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V639?
Recall 22V639 covers 11 vehicles: 2022 Jeep Gladiator.
NHTSA lists 11 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Jeep | Gladiator |
What is the fix for the Gladiator park pawl recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Entire US population are unsold units and will be repaired before they can be sold. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z84.
When was recall 22V639 announced?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 22V639 to NHTSA on August 25, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| August 25, 2022 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V639000. |
This recall was filed 49 months ago. If your Gladiator was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Gladiator is part of recall 22V639?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V639 is open on your Gladiator, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V639000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Gladiator owners do about recall 22V639?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V639000 applies to your Gladiator.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Jeep dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the park pawl happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Gladiator owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 21 of them about the transmission.
Since recall 22V639 was reported on August 25, 2022, owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the transmission on these vehicles. 3 of them (15%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the transmission and were received on or after August 25, 2022, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related transmission issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 120 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 21 of them involve the transmission. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Jeep Gladiator: 120 complaints in total, 21 about the transmission
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
have a leased vehicle from ken garff dodge jeep in west valley utah service dept has offered excuses or flat denied service for the recall concerning the transmission clutch assembly on the manual transmission on the jeep gladiator ——- the 3 year lease ends on 16 march 2025 I get bombarded by emails to get…
2022 Jeep Gladiator owner, UT, NHTSA complaint 11634940, filed January 8, 2025
Engine began making a ticking noise and quickly began misfiring and displaying error messages. Dealership diagnosed issue as a camshaft failure, and which is a very common issue on the 3.6L V6. Issue happened on a rural road at night, but could've been a serious safety issue if it had happened in a different setting.
2022 Jeep Gladiator owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11658781, filed May 4, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated the vehicle failed to accelerate over 40 MPH, with the "Service Transmission" warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the clutch had failed.
2022 Jeep Gladiator owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11688287, filed September 19, 2025
Can recall 22V639 make my Gladiator a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 22V639000 does not automatically make your Gladiator a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Transmission problems tend to come back. Harsh shifts, slipping, delayed engagement and sudden loss of drive power often return after a dealer reflashes software or replaces a part, and each return trip to the dealer is another repair attempt on the record.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Gladiator went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V639
Did the recall 22V639 fix work?
Since recall 22V639 was reported on August 25, 2022, owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the transmission on these vehicles. 3 of them (15%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 22V639000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Gladiator is part of recall 22V639000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Will a transmission software update fix the problem for good?
Sometimes. Many owners report that shifting problems return after an update. If yours does, go back to the dealer and make sure the visit is written up.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V639000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Jeep. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.