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- POWER TRAIN
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
- Risk
- A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2019 to 2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles have a power transfer unit (PTU), the part that sends power to the rear wheels in the drivetrain, that may fail. A failed PTU can cause a loss of drive power or allow the vehicle to roll away, which raises the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and will replace the PTU where needed. The repair is free of charge at an authorized dealer. Interim owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2026, and additional letters will follow once the final remedy is available.
Check whether your vehicle is involved by entering your VIN at NHTSA.gov once it becomes searchable on May 14, 2026, or by checking with a Jeep dealer. You can also contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and reference recall number 40D.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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