Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recall 26V290

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.

Risk / consequence

A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be 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.

Chronology of events

1. Jun 4, 2020

   On June 4, 2020, the FCA US LLC ("FCA US") determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee ("VRC"), to conduct FCA US Recall ID W47 (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ("NHTSA") Recall ID 20V-343) of certain 2014-2017 MY Jeep Cherokee vehicles for potential PTU input spline failures.

2. Dec 22, 2022

   On December 22, 2022, Transport Canada ("TC") sent an information request regarding W47 recall which FCA Canada Inc. ("FCA Canada") responded to on February 2, 2023.

3. March 2023

   In March 2023, FCA US Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance ("TSRC") organization opened an investigation regarding 2016-2017 MY Jeep Cherokee vehicles for potential PTU input spline failures.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

May 14, 2026 - May 14, 2026 No Dealers

Owner notification

Phased Recall