Jeep Cherokee (2019-2023): Power train
Recall 26V290000 · May 7, 2026 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
61,711
vehicles affected
61,711
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V290000
- Date
- May 7, 2026
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Units affected
- 61,711
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train
- Model years
- 2019-2023
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.
What can happen
A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were 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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V290000?
1 model: Jeep Cherokee (2019-2023), about 61,711 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V290000?
Dealers will update the Drivetrain Control Drivetrain Control Module, PTU, and Electronic Park Brake software, and replace the PTU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes.
What can happen?
A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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.