If the halfshaft bearing cage breaks, the halfshaft may not be able to transmit engine power, causing a loss of drive or it can allow the vehicle to move while in the "Park" position. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
If the halfshaft bearing cage breaks, the halfshaft may not be able to transmit engine power, causing a loss of drive or it can allow the vehicle to move while in the "Park" position. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225080-jeep-cherokee-2018-recall-power-train · Recall date July 26, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V494000
“JEEP CHEROKEE (2018) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 26, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225080-jeep-cherokee-2018-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 18V494000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V494000).
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front right halfshaft assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U78.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V494000 — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) JEEP CHEROKEE (2018) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a JEEP CHEROKEE (2018) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 18V494000 from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). The official recall notice states: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front right halfshaft assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U78. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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