Chrysler is recalling 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokees with a power transfer unit issue that may cause loss of drive power or park function, increasing crash risk. Owners must get a free software update.
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.
Chrysler is recalling 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokees that may lose drive power or park function due to a damaged power transfer unit. This could lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or crashes, requiring a free software update. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226099-jeep-cherokee-2017-power-train-recall-risk-of-crash-due.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226099-jeep-cherokee-2017-power-train-recall-risk-of-crash-due · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V302000
“Jeep Cherokee 2017 Power Train Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Drive Power Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226099-jeep-cherokee-2017-power-train-recall-risk-of-crash-due. Based on NHTSA recall 23V302000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V302000).
The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential. This can cause loss of drive power or park function, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway and increased crash risk.
Owners of 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the power transfer unit fails, potentially causing unintended rollaway.
Check if your Jeep Cherokee was manufactured in 2016 or 2017. The recall covers vehicles with a power transfer unit issue that may cause loss of drive power or park function.
Dealers will perform a free software update to fix the power transfer unit issue.
Call FCA USA LLC at 1-800-853-1403 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the update.
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.
Chrysler is recalling 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokees because the power transfer unit may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, causing loss of drive power or park function.
Check if your Jeep Cherokee was manufactured in 2016 or 2017. The recall covers vehicles with a power transfer unit issue that may cause loss of drive power or park function.
Dealers will perform a free software update to fix the power transfer unit issue. You can also contact FCA USA LLC at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule the update.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Jeep to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V302000 — Jeep Jeep Hello, I own a Jeep that is covered by recall 23V302000 from Jeep. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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