NHTSA safety recall

Recall 26V290000 · manufacturer campaign 40D

Power Train — Jeep · reported 7 May 2026 · 61,711 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.

The risk

A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

The fix

Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.

NHTSA campaign
26V290000
Manufacturer campaign
40D
Filed by
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Report received
7 May 2026
Potentially affected
61,711

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2019 Jeep Cherokee 2020 Jeep Cherokee 2021 Jeep Cherokee 2022 Jeep Cherokee 2023 Jeep Cherokee

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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