The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V290000·Announced 2026-05-07

Jeep Cherokee power transfer unit may fail and cause rollaway

Chrysler is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles because the power transfer unit may fail, which can cause a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway.

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: A driveline component failure that can cause loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway is a structural vehicle defect, meeting the Severe criterion.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The campaign covers 61,711 vehicles.

The power transfer unit may fail. A failed power transfer unit may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

The recall applies to owners and operators of the affected model years. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed on 25 June 2026, with further letters once the final remedy is available.

The remedy is currently under development. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403, quoting recall number 40D.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP CHEROKEE
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
61,711

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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