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Vehicle recall 23V302000 · April 27, 2023

2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee

The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 45A. This recall expands previous recall number 20V-343.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
23V302000
Reported to NHTSA
April 27, 2023
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer campaign
45A
Owner notification
May 11, 2023
Vehicles potentially affected
25,980
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Power train › Automatic transmission
Recall 23V302000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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