2019 Jeep Cherokee Power Train Recall: Risk of Crash If Transmission Fails
Chrysler recalls certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles due to potential transmission failure causing loss of motion, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact for free transmission replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling some 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles because a transmission weld issue could cause the car to stop moving unexpectedly, raising crash risk. Affected owners should get the transmission replaced at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224065-2019-jeep-cherokee-power-train-recall-risk-of-crash-if.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224065-2019-jeep-cherokee-power-train-recall-risk-of-crash-if · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V492000
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“2019 Jeep Cherokee Power Train Recall: Risk of Crash If Transmission Fails.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224065-2019-jeep-cherokee-power-train-recall-risk-of-crash-if. Based on NHTSA recall #18V492000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V492000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle may stop moving suddenly without warning. This could lead to a crash if the driver is unable to control the vehicle.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles with the specific transmission weld issue are most at risk. The recall covers vehicles purchased between certain dates.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee model with the transmission weld issue. The recall applies to vehicles purchased from specific dates.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call 1-800-853-1403 to confirm if your vehicle is affected and schedule a free transmission replacement.
Get Transmission Replaced
Chrysler will replace the transmission at no cost once the recall begins in September 2018.
September 2018
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U85.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V492000 (July 26, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.