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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25E003000·Announced 2025-01-16

Chrysler Recalls MOPAR Power Transfer Units for Drive Power Loss Risk

Chrysler is recalling specific MOPAR Power Transfer Units that may disengage, causing loss of drive power or park function.

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 (power train) that can cause loss of drive power or unintended rollaway, which the source states can increase the risk of a crash or injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain MOPAR Power Transfer Units (PTUs) with part numbers 68333255AA and 68307403AC. The recall affects 6,979 units. The defect involves the PTU potentially becoming damaged and disengaging the transmission and differential, which results in a loss of drive power and/or 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, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. No specific vehicle models or VIN ranges are listed in the provided source text, but the affected units are identified by the specific part numbers mentioned.

Dealers will update the drivetrain control module and PTU software and replace the PTU as necessary, free of charge. If a PTU is not installed in a vehicle, it will be repurchased. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
POWER TRAIN recall
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Power Train
Hazard
Affected units
6,979

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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