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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20E037000·Announced 2020-06-11

Chrysler Recalls Jeep Cherokee Power Transfer Units for Drive Loss Risk

Chrysler is recalling specific Two-Speed Power Transfer Units for Jeep Cherokee vehicles because worn splines can cause a loss of drive or Park function, increasing crash risk.

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 (driveline/differential) where the source text explicitly states that a loss of drive or Park function can cause a vehicle crash or injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Two-Speed Power Transfer Units (PTU) sold as replacement parts for Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The affected part numbers are 68090605AJ, 68090605AK, 68090605AL, 68282447AA, 68282447AB, 68282447AC, 68307403AA, and 68307403AB. This recall involves 2,669 units.

Relative movement between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause spline teeth to wear off. This wear can lead to a loss of engagement between the transmission and the differential, resulting in a loss of drive while the vehicle is in motion and a loss of the Park function while stationary. These conditions can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning or unintended vehicle rollaway.

FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update to maintain vehicle propulsion by engaging rear wheel drive and prevent rolling in Park by activating the electronic parking brake if a failure occurs. If the subject part is not installed in a vehicle, it will be exchanged with a new part. All repairs will be conducted free of charge. This recall began on July 16, 2020. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT recall
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Driveline / Differential
Hazard
Affected units
2,669

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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