Chrysler Recalls 2018 Pacifica and 2019 Jeep Cherokee for Transmission Weld Defect
Chrysler is recalling 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles because a transmission component may not be welded properly, which could cause the vehicle to stop moving.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission weld failure) that causes the vehicle to stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where a component in the automatic transmission may not have been welded properly. This issue could cause the transmission to fail to transmit engine power to the wheels.
If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission free of charge. The recall was expected to begin in September 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- JEEP, CHRYSLER CHEROKEE, PACIFICA
- Brand
- JEEP
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Transmission
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 5
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- CHEROKEE
- PACIFICA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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