NHTSA · Vehicle · Recalled May 7, 2026
Jeep Cherokee recall (26V290000)
Hazard: A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
What to do: 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.
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Description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
Affected vehicles
NHTSA lists 5 affected year / make / model configurations across 1 make (Jeep). Every model below has its own page; the full year list is under “Identifying details”.
Companies & origin
Identifying details (verbatim from the notice)
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This page mirrors the official public-domain record verbatim; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked July 23, 2026 at 10:38 PM UTC.