NHTSA Campaign 26V290000

POWER TRAIN

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · Reported May 7, 2026 · 61,711 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
JEEP CHEROKEE 2019 61,711
JEEP CHEROKEE 2020 61,711
JEEP CHEROKEE 2021 61,711
JEEP CHEROKEE 2022 61,711
JEEP CHEROKEE 2023 61,711

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V290000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.