Jeep Cherokee Recall for Power Transfer Unit Spline Wear

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). The recall involves 67,248 vehicles.

Relative movement in the PTU between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input spline teeth to wear off. This wear may eventually cause a loss of engagement between the transmission and the differential inside the PTU. If this occurs, power cannot be transferred between the front wheels and the transmission, resulting in a loss of drive while the vehicle is in motion and a loss of the Park function while stationary.

A loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. A loss of the Park function can cause unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury. FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update that will maintain vehicle propulsion by engaging rear wheel drive and prevent rolling in Park by activating the electronic parking brake if a failed input spline occurs. This recall began July 14, 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

JEEP CHEROKEE

Brand

JEEP

Manufacturer

Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Category

Vehicle — Drivetrain

Hazard

• loss-of-drive
• unintended-rollaway
• crash

Affected units

67,248

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