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SevereNHTSA·23V302000·Announced 2023-04-27

Jeep Cherokee Recall: Power Transfer Unit Defect May Cause Loss of Drive

Chrysler is recalling 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles because a power transfer unit defect may cause loss of drive power or park function, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (power transfer unit) that can cause loss of drive power or park function, leading to unintended rollaway and increased crash risk, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The recall involves 25,980 units where the power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential. This defect can result in a loss of drive power or a loss of park function.

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury. This recall expands previous recall number 20V-343.

FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2023. 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 — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
25,980

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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