Safety recallImmediate safety action

2019 Jeep Cherokee · Steering & vehicle control

Steering rack gear may break and cause loss of control

NHTSA campaign 19V637000 lists the 2019 Jeep Cherokee for a condition in which steering rack gear may break and cause loss of control.

Vehicles covered
2019
Evidence level
Official NHTSA safety recall
Information reviewed
August 2, 2026
Jurisdiction
United States

What the reviewed source says

Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.

NHTSA lists the 2019 Jeep Cherokee in safety campaign 19V637000. The official record says: The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control. The stated safety consequence is: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. A make, model and year match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included or that the repair remains open.

Words owners may use

Does this match the moment?

“2019 Jeep Cherokee steering rack broken”“Cherokee steering gear failure”“Jeep Cherokee loss of steering control”“Cherokee steering and rack and pinion recall”“NHTSA campaign 19V637000”

Symptoms in the pattern

  • The steering rack gear may be found broken during inspection
  • Steering control may be reduced or lost

Vehicles and scope

  • 2019 Jeep Cherokee
  • Vehicles included in NHTSA campaign 19V637000
  • VIN confirmation is required

Manufacturer position

What the official procedure directs

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V99.

Mileage context

Campaign 19V637000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.

Original evidence

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Repair paths and safe checks

Separate the diagnosis from the action.

Official repair pathAuthorized dealer or manufacturer service center · VIN check and recall service

Complete recall 19V637000

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V99.

Boundary

A year and model match does not confirm VIN eligibility. Do not substitute an owner repair for an open safety recall.

What owners reported

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Safe owner checkBasic documentation · 10 minutes

Check the VIN and record what happened

Check the 17-character VIN with NHTSA or Jeep. Save campaign 19V637000, any warning messages and a short description of when the symptom occurred for the service appointment.

Boundary

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