NHTSA 26V290000Manufacturer no. 40D
Power Train
- Report received by NHTSA
- May 7, 2026
- Owner notification
- Not yet in the record
- Recall initiated by
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Units potentially affected
- 61,711 (whole campaign)
- Build dates listed for the 2023 Jeep Cherokee
- Not reported – February 24, 2023
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- CHEROKEE
Defect 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 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.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V290000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov