NHTSA recall 26V290000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 26V290000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 40D |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Reported | 2026-05-07 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Units potentially affected | 61711 |
| Part numbers | 68333255AB / 68333255AC / 68333255AD / 68333255AE |
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
What can happen
A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy
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.
| 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE | Built from 2018-12-12. |
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| 2020 JEEP CHEROKEE | |
| 2021 JEEP CHEROKEE | |
| 2022 JEEP CHEROKEE | |
| 2023 JEEP CHEROKEE | Built to 2023-02-24. |
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
| 03-001-26 | 2026-07-18. Service bulletin. Unable to Complete 01C Recall Drive Cycle C14A7-97 Active Technicians may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● After performing Recall 01C, the vehicle may get a 'Service AWD' message on the EVIC. |
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| 14082 | 2026-04-15. Warranty extension. (XX1) Two Speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Select 2017 - 2019 Jeep Cherokee (KL) |
| 14081 | 2026-04-15. Warranty extension. (XX1) Two Speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Select 2017 - 2019 Jeep Cherokee (KL) |
| 14079 | 2026-04-15. Warranty extension. (XX1) Two Speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Select 2017 - 2019 Jeep Cherokee (KL) |
| 14078 | 2026-04-15. Warranty extension. (XX1) Two Speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Select 2017 - 2019 Jeep Cherokee (KL) |
| 111447 | 2026-04-15. Warranty extension. ID-26-19 (XX1) Two Speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Select 2017 - 2019 Jeep Cherokee (KL) |
| 111432 | 2026-04-15. Warranty extension. D-26-10 (XX1) Two Speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Select 2017 - 2019 Jeep Cherokee (KL) |
| 21-027-26 REV. A | 2026-04-15. Service bulletin. Two Speed Power Transfer Unit Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ? C1494-07 - PTU Fork Position-Mechanincal Failures. Customers m |
| 21-027-26 | 2026-04-15. Service bulletin. Two Speed Power Transfer Unit Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ? C1494-07 - PTU Fork Position-Mechanincal Failures. Customers m |
| S1721000016 REV.B | 2025-12-23. Service bulletin. Service 4wd Light On, AWD System Service Required Message Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C14A7-97 PTU Motor Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.