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Jeep Cherokee Power Transfer Unit May Fail
high How serious is it? About this label
A loss of drive power or an unexpected vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V290000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | May 7, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Part affected | Power Train |
| Vehicles covered | 5 model/year combinations, model years 2019–2023 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some Jeep Cherokee vehicles have a power transfer unit that may fail. If it fails, the vehicle could lose the power that drives the wheels, or the vehicle could roll away on its own.
What you should do
2. Contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or your dealer for more information.
3. The repair, once available, will be free.
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 26V290000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (5)
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
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
- Safety risk
- 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 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.