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Jeep Steering Wheel Front Suspension Recall Settlement
Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator owners with front suspension steering damper defects (death wobble) can claim extended warranty or reimbursement through CPT Group until March 31, 2026.
Approximately $30 million total settlement fund. Warranty extension covers 8 years or 90,000 miles from original purchase date. Reimbursement for past repairs varies by individual based on repair costs paid.
Who may qualify
You are eligible if you currently own or leased a 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler (JL) or 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT) vehicle. Original owners, subsequent owners, and lessees can all claim benefits. Warranty coverage extends 8 years or 90,000 miles from the original purchase/lease date.
Original owners or lessees of model-year 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler (JL) or 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT) vehicles purchased or leased in the United States
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- March 31, 2026 (closed)
- Exclusion deadline
- March 10, 2023 (passed)
- Objection deadline
- March 10, 2023 (passed)
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Optional.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
Reimbursement claims require proof of prior out-of-pocket repair costs; warranty claims do not require documentation. Must own or have leased an eligible 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler or 2020 Jeep Gladiator.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Optional.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website run by CPT Group, Inc., 50 Corporate Park, Irvine, CA 92606.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before March 31, 2026.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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Common questions
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Original owners or lessees of model-year 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler (JL) or 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT) vehicles purchased or leased in the United States
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is March 31, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Optional. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Unknown. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Jeep Steering Wheel Front Suspension Recall Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Unknown. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Jeep Steering Wheel Front Suspension Recall Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, CPT Group, Inc., 50 Corporate Park, Irvine, CA 92606. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
What is the "death wobble" defect?
The death wobble is excessive vibration in the steering wheel and front suspension that occurs after hitting bumps at highway speeds. It is caused by defective front suspension steering dampers in affected Jeep models.
What vehicles are covered?
2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler (JL) and 2020 Jeep Gladiator (JT) models are eligible. Both original owners and subsequent owners can claim benefits.
Is proof of purchase required?
For warranty coverage, no proof is needed. For reimbursement claims, you must provide proof of prior repair costs, such as repair invoices or receipts from FCA dealerships.
When is the deadline to file?
The claim deadline was March 31, 2026. If this date has passed, claims may no longer be accepted for the class action settlement. Individual state statute of limitations still applies separately.
How do I file a claim?
Visit www.chrysler.com/webselfservice/fcanorth/VinInputForm.jsp and enter your vehicle VIN. For reimbursement claims, provide documentation of prior repair costs. Contact CPT Group at 1-888-318-0175 or FCAUSSettlement@cptgroup.com for assistance.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
The claim deadline (Mar 31, 2026) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference.
Listed on the official settlement website (CPT Group).
Disclaimer
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Change log
- June 9, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.