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Recall 23V-302

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalled the 2016 to 2017 Jeep Cherokee: Power train (automatic transmission).

At a glance

Campaign number
23V-302
Reported
April 27, 2023
Vehicles affected
25,980 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is 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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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-[removed]. FCA's number for this recall is 45A. This recall expands previous recall number 20V-343.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles