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Jeep Cherokee Transmission Hose Leak May Cause Fire
critical How serious is it? About this label
A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V310000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | May 4, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Part affected | Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooler/radiator:hoses And Fittings |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2021 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles may have a transmission oil cooler hose that was not cured correctly during manufacturing. This can allow transmission fluid to leak from the hose. Dealers will inspect the hose and replace it as needed to fix the problem.
What you should do
2. Contact a dealer, or call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, to schedule an inspection and repair.
3. The repair is free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V310000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
The bigger picture
- Jeep Powertrain Recalls Address Clutch Overheating, Stalling, and Park Failure · all 17 Jeep recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The transmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured, allowing transmission fluid to leak.
- Safety risk
- A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the hose, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y18.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.