Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, has ordered more than 63,000 Jeeps due to a defect that causes the vehicles to lose power, obstruct parking and increase the risk of crashes, according to a recall notice posted Wednesday by National Highway Traffic Safety. Reminds me of the Cherokee. management.
As a result of a poorly seated input shaft ring, the vehicle’s power transmission unit (PTU) may be damaged and the transmission and differential may be disengaged, resulting in loss of drive power and/or loss of park function. “Loss may result,” states the recall document. “Loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Loss of park functionality can cause unintentional vehicle rowway, which can increase the risk of crashes and injuries.”
Drivers may experience “service 4WD messages, noise, vibration or changes in drive quality”, but the manufacturer warns that “loss of motivation could cause the vehicle to crash without prior warning” I’m doing it.
The recall document does not say whether Stellantis is aware of any crashes or injuries related to this issue.
The recall affects certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Chrysler has not yet specified how the problem will be fixed, but says notices will be mailed to owners on February 13th. FCA’s number of recalls is 01c.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit nhtsa.gov. The NHTSA number of recalls is 25V011000.
previous recall
Jeep vehicles were subject to several recalls in 2024.
a 338,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee recall February 2024 included a ball joint issue that could result in loss of driver control. Also that month, Stellantis recalled 1.2 million vehicles, including Jeep Compass and Grand Cherokee. software glitch.
In July, U.S. auto safety regulators said they were investigating complaints that some Jeep Wagoneer SUVs could lose power, shift into park and apply emergency braking. And in September, NHTSA said yes. Investigating the report This means that some Jeep SUV and pickup truck engines can ignite even when the ignition is turned off.
