2019 Jeep Cherokee Power Train Recall: Stall Risk
Chrysler recalls 2019 Jeep Cherokees with 2.4L engines due to potential transmission stall causing crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for free re-flash.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles with 2.4L engines because improper transmission calibration could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact Chrysler for a free software update to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224066-2019-jeep-cherokee-power-train-recall-stall-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224066-2019-jeep-cherokee-power-train-recall-stall-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V739000
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“2019 Jeep Cherokee Power Train Recall: Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224066-2019-jeep-cherokee-power-train-recall-stall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V739000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V739000).
Why it’s dangerous
Improper transmission calibration can cause the vehicle to stall unexpectedly. This stall risk increases the chance of a crash, especially during driving conditions where sudden stops are needed.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles with 2.4L engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles during normal operation may face increased crash risk if the transmission stalls.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Jeep Cherokee models with 2.4L engines. The recall began November 2, 2018, and affects vehicles sold in the U.S.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free transmission controller re-flash.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the transmission controller with a new calibration, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA9.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 14 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #18V739000 (October 19, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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.
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