NHTSA Campaign 23V302000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · Reported Apr 27, 2023 · 25,980 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.
Consequence
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 45A. This recall expands previous recall number 20V-343.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEEP | CHEROKEE | 2016 | 25,980 |
| JEEP | CHEROKEE | 2017 | 25,980 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V302000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.