Chrysler (FCA US, LLC): Power Train
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported this defect to federal regulators on Jan 16, 2025 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 63,130. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function.
The risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy
Dealers will update the drivetrain control module and PTU software and replace the PTU, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 01C.
3 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Jeep Cherokee | 1,674 | 11 | 19 | 40 |
| 2018 Jeep Cherokee | 688 | 7 | 5 | 11 |
| 2017 Jeep Cherokee | 1,338 | 6 | 6 | 24 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 25V011000.
Full record for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee → · Recalls carrying a do-not-drive advisory → · Where this data comes from →