2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee recall: Power Transfer Unit May Fail and Cause a Loss of Drive Power
Report received by NHTSA: May 7, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
- The risk
A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Who's affected
61,711 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee.
- Compared with
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has 41 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 52 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
418 earlier NHTSA recalls by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- May 7, 2026 2023-2026 RAM 2500 recall: Vehicle Can Exceed the Speed Rating of the Tires
- April 23, 2026 2024-2025 Dodge Charger EV, 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S recall: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 108, 208
- April 16, 2026 2026 RAM 2500 recall: Loss of Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126
- April 16, 2026 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) equipment recall: Engine Failure May Cause Fire or Loss of Drive Power
- April 9, 2026 2025-2026 RAM 1500, 2025-2026 RAM 2500, 2025-2026 RAM 3500 and 2 more models recall: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 108, 208
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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 were 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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Jeep Cherokee 2019-2023
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V290000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 7, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 61,711 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 40D |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record