CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. A component in the transmission may not have been welded properly, possibly causing the transmission to not transmit engine power to the wheels.
- Risk
- If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U85.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A component inside the automatic transmission may not have been welded properly. If the weld fails, the transmission can stop sending engine power to the wheels, so the vehicle can stop moving while driving, which raises the risk of a crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the transmission at no cost to the owner. The recall is expected to begin in September 2018. Owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and reference recall number U85. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and have the free repair done at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chrysler Pacifica | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Jeep Cherokee | 2019 |