Chrysler recalls 61,711 2019–2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles because the power transfer unit may fail
The power transfer unit (PTU) in certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles may fail, which may cause a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway and raise the risk of a crash or injury.
What to do
Dealers will update the software and replace the PTU if needed, free of charge. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and cite FCA recall number 40D.
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Recall details
- Product
- Jeep Cherokee 2019–2023
- Company
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Hazard
- A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Units
- 61,711 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 7, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V290000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 40D
- Model years: 2019–2023
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Defect
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
- Consequence
- A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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