Chrysler Pacifica; Jeep Cherokee (2018-2019): Power train
Recall 18V492000 · Jul 26, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
5
vehicles affected
5
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V492000
- Date
- Jul 26, 2018
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 5
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. A component in the transmission may not have been welded properly, possibly causing the transmission to not transmit engine power to the wheels.
What can happen
If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U85.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V492000?
2 models: Chrysler Pacifica (2018), Jeep Cherokee (2019), about 5 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V492000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U85.
What can happen?
If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.