2021 Jeep Cherokee Transmission Oil Cooler Hose May Leak and Cause Fire
Chrysler is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles because the transmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured, allowing transmission fluid to leak and increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will inspect and replace the hose for free.
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: This is a structural vehicle defect in which a manufacturing flaw can cause transmission fluid leakage and increase fire risk. However, no fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported, making this a risk-of-harm product where the consequence has not yet occurred.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler is recalling approximately 18,800 model-year 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The transmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured during manufacturing, which can allow transmission fluid to leak.
A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of vehicle fire. No fires or injuries have been reported related to this defect.
Owners should contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to arrange service. Dealers will inspect and replace the hose at no cost. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- JEEP CHEROKEE
- Brand
- JEEP
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Jeep Cherokee
- Affected units
- 18,800
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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