The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V739000·Announced 2018-10-19

2019 Jeep Cherokee Recall for Transmission Stall Risk

Chrysler is recalling 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles with 2.4L engines because improper transmission calibration may cause a stall, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle stall increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The recall addresses a defect where improper transmission calibration may result in a vehicle stall.

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on November 2, 2018. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the transmission controller with a new calibration free of charge.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA9. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP CHEROKEE
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
86,053

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 (1)

  • CHEROKEE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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