2022 Jeep Cherokee · Transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain defect may allow a vehicle rollaway
The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
What the reviewed source says
Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.
NHTSA campaign 26V290000 includes certain 2019 to 2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail. A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- The vehicle may hesitate, shift unexpectedly or lose drive, depending on the recalled part
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2019 to 2023 Jeep Cherokee
- NHTSA campaign 26V290000
- The manufacturer filing lists 61,711 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
Separate the diagnosis from the action.
Use the official recall remedy
The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
What owners reported
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Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
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Read the method beside the problem
These guides explain the safety and evidence checks that apply to this problem file.
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A VIN search checks the displayed NHTSA records for an unrepaired safety recall associated with one vehicle. A model search shows only the wider campaign population.
Read guide ↗When a car is unsafe
A warning light does not always mean the same thing, but weak brakes or smoke leave little room for experimentation. Damaged tires and certain recall instructions can do the same.
Read guide ↗Car shudders or vibrates
A useful diagnosis starts with when the vibration happens and where you feel it. The word shudder alone does not identify a transmission fault.
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2015 to 2016 Jeep Cherokee · Body & structure
Body or structural component may fail
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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.
2015 to 2018 Jeep Cherokee · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.