NHTSAGeneral Alert
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) - Power Transfer Unit May Fail and Cause a Loss of Drive ...
Published: May 7, 2026Recall ID: 26V290000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Product Description & Identification
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
Affected Products
Power Transfer Unit May Fail and Cause a Loss of Drive Power
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Power Transfer Unit May Fail and Cause a Loss of Drive Power |
| Nhtsa id | 26V290000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V290000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Defect summary | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail. |
| Corrective action | 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. 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. |
| Consequence summary | A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 40D |
| Potentially affected | 61711 |
| Report received date | 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |