NHTSA recall 21V310000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 21V310000 |
| Manufacturer's number | Y18 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Reported | 2021-05-04 |
| Owners notified | 2021-05-18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS |
| Units potentially affected | 18800 |
| Part numbers | 68399015AA, 68399017AA, 68399018AA |
| Report | Annual report 3, for 2025 quarter 2 to 2026 quarter 1 |
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| Filed with NHTSA | 2026-04-10 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 18800 |
| Reported remedied | 18045 (95%) |
| Reported unreachable | 22 |
| Reported removed | 44 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2026 quarter 1, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The transmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured, allowing transmission fluid to leak.
What can happen
A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the hose, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y18.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 1807822 | 2022-12-19. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find the following DiagnosticTrouble Code (DTC): U0418 - Implausible Data Received From Brake System Control Module. DTC U0418 can be set erroneously due to a low battery (below 10 volts). |
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| 1807322 | 2022-12-19. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: P2097 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 1 Rich. P2099 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 2 Rich. |
| 1812022 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more ofthe following DTCs have been set: P1D83 - Implausible Engine Oil Temperature Signal Received. U0418 Implausible Data Received From Brake System Control Module. DTC U0418 can be set erroneously due to a low battery (below 10 volts).Customers may experience the following: An audible clunk after applying throttle from a coasting condition, predominantlyin fifth and sixth gear while driving 48 - 72 kph (30 - 45 mph). |
| S2125000002 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. Customer complaint includes a Mil-on condition. Upon further investigation, one or more of the following fault codes may be set in the PCM: |
| 18-078-22 | 2022-06-27. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more ofthe following DTCs have been set: P0031 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Circuit Low. U0418 - Implausible Data Received From Brake System Control Module. DTC U0418 can be set erroneously due to a low battery (below 10 volts). |
| S2125000002 | 2022-05-31. Service bulletin. Customer complaint includes a Mil-on condition. Upon further investigation, one or more of the following fault codes may be set in the PCM: |
| 18-101-20 REV. A | 2021-03-01. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience the following:An audible clunk after applying throttle from a coasting condition, predominantly in fifth and sixth gear while driving 48 - 72 kph (30 - 45 mph). |
| S2018000012 | 2020-12-28. Service bulletin. Check engine lamp on. Fault code P0244- TURBOCHARGER/SUPERCHARGER WASTEGATE SOLENOID "A" RANGE/PERFORMANCE is set in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM a.k.a. ECM) after the turbocharger assembly has been replaced. |
| S2018000012 | 2020-12-21. Service bulletin. Check engine lamp on. Fault code P0244- TURBOCHARGER/SUPERCHARGER WASTEGATE SOLENOID "A" RANGE/PERFORMANCE is set in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM a.k.a. ECM) after the turbocharger assembly has been replaced. |
| 18-101-20 | 2020-11-30. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience the following:An audible clunk after applying throttle from a coasting condition, predominantly in fifth and sixth gear while driving 48 - 72 kph (30 - 45 mph). |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.